The Lodge on Lake Lure was built in the 30’s as a retreat for North Carolina highway patrolmen ... through the hardwood ...

North Carolina is one of the oldest states in the United States, and is the place where settlers first arrived from Europe in ...

Youngs Mountain Trail is a strenuous 4.2-mile round trip on the north side of Lake Lure. It ascends about 1,200 feet to the .

Youngs Mountain Trail is a strenuous 4.2-mile round trip on the north side of Lake Lure. It ascends about 1,200 ... 100 miles of Appalachian Trail in NC after Helene ...

Saluda is that kind of place. This little mountain town sits along active railroad tracks that slice right through its heart.

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In this Oct. 2, 2024, file photo, the remnants of a home are seen in Lake Lure, North Carolina, after the passage of Hurricane Helene. Allison Joyce/AFP via Getty Images, FILE Yancey County ...

North Carolina State Parks ... The view of Lake Toxaway from a deck in Gorges State Park. In a short 30-minute hike on Bearwallow Falls Trail, visitors can see Upper Bearwallow Falls — a ...

The volcanic crater lake attracts thousands of visitors each year. Those wanting to enjoy the deepest lake in the U.S. will need to schedule a visit soon, before access closes for more than two years.

The park features a variety of hiking trails, waterfalls, and recreational activities ... Carolina border — home to a third of Western North Carolina's rare or endangered species — was ...

Firefighters from North Carolina and across the U.S. get breakfast after they gather for a morning coordination meeting Wednesday, March 26, 2025, in Mill Spring, N.C. Allison Joyce - FR170575 AP ...