The Blue Ridge Parkway had 17.5 million visitors in 2025, according to preliminary data from the National Park Service. It is the most since 2006.

After freezing rain, snow and plummeting temperatures, some areas of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Blue Ridge Parkway have reopened.

The Blue Ridge Parkway will be completely closed on the North Carolina and Virginia sides — on a temporary basis — starting the evening of Jan. 23.

Get outside and discover Asheville, North Carolina...chase waterfalls, explore art, and soak in mountain adventures like ...

Tucked into western North Carolina, Asheville has long been a draw for travelers who want culture and scenery in the same trip. It’s known for its arts-focused downtown, a nationally recognized food ...

Watch the Blue Ridge Hunting trailer for the upcoming co-op horror game set in the Appalachian Mountains, which tasks you and your friends with investigating, documenting, and taking down terrifying ...

TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The National Park Service said the Blue Ridge Parkway has reopened after a rockslide on Wednesday night. The rockslide involved a vehicle crash and was ...

In Western North Carolina, the highest elevations are past peak, but as fall color moves down the slopes, mid-elevation areas are expected to be at their most vibrant. ASHEVILLE – As the highest ...

No injuries reported after house fire on Dreaming Creek Drive in Lynchburg The Lynchburg Fire Department said no injuries were reported after a house fire on Monday evening. Forest families making the ...

CHARLOTTE — A $25,000 treasure hunt is now underway in the Blue Ridge Mountains. A Charlotte coin maker stashed a mason jar full of gold coins somewhere on the forest floor near a public hiking trail ...

The booming market for luxury homes along the Blue Ridge Mountains bodes well for property values in Charlottesville, Virginia, a college town in the range’s eastern foothills. Whether it’s because of ...

A Charlotte coin maker has put $25,000 of gold coins up for grabs. The treasure? As first reported by Tiny Money, a mason jar is already hidden somewhere on the forest floor in the Blue Ridge ...