Step beyond the town limits and you’ll find yourself immersed in some of the most accessible natural beauty the Appalachians have to offer. The Moses H. Cone Memorial Park, part of the Blue Ridge ...

For more casual dining, Woodlands Barbecue Restaurant delivers authentic North Carolina barbecue with all the expected sides – hush puppies, coleslaw, and baked beans – in unpretentious surroundings ...

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

At that time, less than a hundred in the world had accomplished this feat of endurance.

Representatives from the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) Office of Broadband, Appalachian Power (AEP), ...

According to a 2024 Pew Research report, 90% of adults in the United States own a smartphone, and roughly 4 in 10 say they ...

How growing up in the "cone of uncertainty" changed my life - even when I thought I had left it behind. Until Hurricane ...

WorldAtlas writers included Boone, Bryson City and more on a list of the "coolest" NC towns for a 2025 summer vacation.

Asheville is one of the best destinations for hiking tourists with access to Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Blue ...

How long does it take to hike the Appalachian Trail through the Smokies? The consensus is about a week. If you’re into overnight backpacking but can’t commit to seven days, there are shorter versions ...

Travelers in search of charming downtown areas, outdoor recreation, and sweeping vistas should set their sights on these ...

WHO 13 NEWS – Iowa veteran Joedy VanVelzen surpassed 900 miles hiking the Appalachian Trail ... He’s grateful for all the support he’s received on the trail, including a “Quilt of Valor” from the ...