With a population around 1,500, Bryson City certainly qualifies as a small town, but — like many places in Western North Carolina ... evolved into a popular tourist destination.” ...

A new roundup of 10Best Readers' Choice lists covering outdoor adventures included several options right here in Western NC. Here's where.

Though Western North Carolina is still recovering from the effects of Tropical Storm Helene, publications across the nation have continued to praise the region for its many attractions.

Many Western NC towns that would normally see a surge of tourists for fall leaf season are not only recovering from the storm’s aftermath but also struggling due to the drop in visitors.