This state park in North Carolina can compete with bigger national parks nearby with its stunning views, well-maintained ...

Note: Mount Mitchell State Park is under long-term closure. Unsure of where to stop along the Blue Ridge Parkway? For unbeatable views of the mountains, pay a visit to Mount Mitchell State Park.

Fall is not yet 10 days old, but Mount Mitchell State Park in western North Carolina hit fast forward on Wednesday. A low of 30 degrees was recorded on the mountain Wednesday, with a brittle ...

The park’s main entrance at Jacob Fork is expected to reopen sometime in April. The return of South Mountains leaves two state parks still shuttered — Chimney Rock and Mount Mitchell.