The U.S. Interior Department said Thursday it has agreed to pause the multi-year Great American Outdoors Act road project between Blowing Rock and Beacon Heights "to accommodate pressing community rec ...

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

The lower falls of Linville Falls pour into the Linville Gorge as seen from the Chimney View overlook in Newland. The Chimney View Trail has reopened after crews cleared damage from Hurricane Helene.

Triple Falls Trail at DuPont State Recreational Forest has reopened. However, the Helene-damaged Grassy Creek bridge or ...

The Blue Ridge Parkway is more than just a road: It’s part of the lifeblood of Appalachia. The parkway’s 469 scenic miles ...

Caldwell and McDowell are among the NC counties that have declared a state of emergency ahead of Hurricane Helene ... 314 to 375.6 from north of Linville Falls to Ox Creek, and from Milepost ...

Hurricanes have gotten larger and wetter because of climate change and inland communities are at greater risk from heavy ...

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