A mountain range straddling Tennessee and North Carolina is one of the most beautiful on the Appalachian Trail, where hikes cross flower-filled forests.

How long does it take to hike the Appalachian Trail through the Smokies? The consensus is about a week. If you’re into overnight backpacking but can’t commit to seven days, there are shorter versions ...

After devastating floods last year, many Western NC mountain towns are open for business and need your dollars. Here’s where ...

Only three venomous snakes live in the wild in New York: the timber rattlesnake, the Eastern massasauga and the Northern ...

Located in Bear Mountain State Park, the trail is part of the ... although the start of Popolopen Gorge Trail, which starts at Route 9W just south of Fort Montgomery State Historic Site, is ...

A summer fun-themed roundup of 10Best Readers Choice lists included several options right here in Western NC. Here's where.

While more trails have been opened, approximately 40 miles of trails remain closed, including multiple trails in the Old Fort ...

Two Western North Carolina destinations ... Bridal Veil Falls hiking trail in DuPont State Recreational Forest ranked 8th best in the U.S. The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad in Bryson City was ...

Pinnacle Mountain State Park's peak rises more than 1,000 feet and the park itself encompasses 2,351 acres. The park boasts more than 40 miles of trails for all kinds of outdoor enthusiasts.

THE EFFORT IS PART OF A COLLABORATION BETWEEN THE NORTH CAROLINA GOVERNOR ... Deputies in Anderson County, South Carolina, uncovered what they describe as a mountain of money and marijuana ...

CEDAR MOUNTAIN – DuPont State Recreational Forest (DSRF) has reopened the popular foot traffic only Triple Falls Trail following temporary repairs. “Hurricane Helene created a historic level ...