June is National Outdoors Month — a perfect time to explore the natural beauty of Schuylkill County. Nestled in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, our region offers a diverse array of outdoor ...

The Blue Ridge Parkway, often called “America’s Favorite Drive,” runs right past town, providing easy access to countless scenic overlooks, hiking trails, and picnic areas. Grandfather Mountain, with ...

Rows of nostalgic, low-slung motor lodges rest on the aprons of towering mountains. A population just double that of the LSU ...

The Appalachian Trail. For many in this area, it means a trip up to Sunrise Mountain in Stokes State Forest, where on a clear ...