With a population around 1,500, Bryson City certainly qualifies as a small town, but — like many places in Western North Carolina ... evolved into a popular tourist destination.” ...

Many Western NC towns that would normally see a surge of tourists for fall leaf season are not only recovering from the storm’s aftermath but also struggling due to the drop in visitors.

A new roundup of 10Best Readers' Choice lists covering outdoor adventures included several options right here in Western NC. Here's where.