Dr. Adrian Walton told Global News that runoff from farm and dairy operations can get flushed into some of the local streams.

Hiking, swimming, and admiring unbelievable views. What more could you ask for? That's exactly what you'll get when you do ...

Once popular swimming holes, Salmon Falls, in addition to Elkhorn Valley and Canyon Creek recreation sites, remain closed. In ...

By the way, on hot days, you'll want to arrive at popular swimming holes early — perhaps before 10 a.m. — to ensure you get a parking spot. Triangle Lake waterslides ...

By the way, on hot days, you'll want to arrive at popular swimming holes early — perhaps before 10 a.m. — to ensure you get a parking spot. Triangle Lake waterslides ...

The publication has given attention to WNC many times, including coolest towns for summer vacations, most beautiful drives and strangest attractions this year alone. A new list, honoring nine towns as ...

This mountain escape is popular for train rides, a lively arts scene, and outdoor adventures. Here are our favorite things to ...

And there I was just a few weeks after the thaw of 2025, preparing to take a swim in it. I’ll admit my first reaction to the notion of swimming at Dow’s Lake was something close to revulsion.

WorldAtlas named seven Western North Carolina towns among the nine most scenic in the state. The towns are Blowing Rock, Bryson City, Highlands, Lake Lure, Saluda, Banner Elk and Hot Springs. Some ...

Despite the best efforts by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, the July Fourth weekend was a dangerous one on the ...