Tucked into the southwestern corner of North Carolina in whimsically-named Transylvania County, Brevard offers a masterclass in the art of simple living without sacrificing culture, cuisine, or ...

Nestled in the heart of Transylvania County (yes, really—though vampires are notably absent from the local census), Brevard sits at the entrance to Pisgah National Forest like a friendly gatekeeper to ...

Mike Rayder, who formerly lived in Connecticut, is the author of "Altered On the Appalachian Trail." He is now retired, living in the mountains of Western North Carolina with his wife Donna and ...

During the review, the firm discovered a piece of history behind the tattered walls: It was originally built in 1937 as an ...

According to Appalachian District Ranger Jennifer Barnhart, roughly 190,000 acres were impacted in Tropical Storm Helene's ...

Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife The body of a man who went missing alongside his daughter after the pair set out on an Appalachian trail hike together has been found. On Tuesday ...

Franklin is located within the Nantahala National Forest, the largest national forest in North Carolina and part of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Residents of the community can spend their time hiking ...

The Potomac Appalachian Trail Club and its North Chapter are the maintaining clubs for the A.T. from Shenandoah N.P. to Pine Grove Furnace. The Franklin County Free Press is your local news website.

The Ninth Mason-Dixon Appalachian Trail Outdoor Festival is set for Saturday, June 14. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Red Run Park, 12143 Buchanan Trail East, Rouzerville ...

A scenic North Carolina mountain has grown in popularity — and filled with trash. Photos show tents and garbage littering Max Patch, an area along the famed Appalachian Trail, the U.S. Forest ...