Tweetsie Railroad opened as a tourist attraction in 1957, making it one of North Carolina’s first theme parks and the state’s only Wild West theme park. The park was the brainchild of Grover Robbins ...

The star of the show is, of course, the namesake train itself. Engine No. 12, affectionately known as “Tweetsie,” is a ...

DAMASCUS, Va. — Thru-hikers, vendors, musicians and trail enthusiasts all gathered in Damascus Friday for the 38th Appalachian Trail Days Festival. The event is set to bring in an estimated ...

The Town of Damascus was packed on Saturday with eager hikers and trail enthusiasts ready for day two of the highly ...

Three of five county commissioners are concerned a land trust’s plan to buy 1,845 acres next to Moxie Pond for the National Park Service would close the area to hunting.

DAMASCUS, Va. (WDBJ) - It’s a hiker’s paradise in Damascus at the 38th annual Appalachian Trail Days Festival as thru-hikers reunite with friends, businesses sell handmade goods and outdoor ...

Case Knives made 250 custom knives celebrating the ATCs 100th anniversary. These special pocket knives make useful tools and ...

In 1955, 67-year old Emma "Grandma" Gatewood became the first woman solo thru-hiker on the Appalachian Trail. She would go on ...

As postseason play ramps up for the spring high school sports season, athletes throughout the Salem-Keizer area have continued to deliver stellar performances. Dallas freshman Mahayla Benoit threw ...

And with over 100 beers on offer, there’s genuinely something for everyone." Trail maps are now available to pick up at all participating venues, meaning those taking part in the weekend can ...

After Tropical Storm Helene caused widespread damage across the Appalachian Trail and other popular wilderness areas, ...