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

When driving the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway, we highly recommend stopping along the way. Our author especially likes one ...

Discover North Carolina’s most serene hidden retreats, quiet mountain villages, lakeside escapes, and peaceful spots off the ...

Discover North Carolina’s most scenic hikes you can finish in a day, waterfalls, peaks, and stunning views without overnight ...

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

Great Smoky Mountains National Park will temporarily close several roads and facilities ahead of the winter storm posed to ...

North Carolina's Blue Ridge Parkway features several long hikes that reward endurance with sweeping mountain views, dense ...

Campground reservations for the 2026 season on the Blue Ridge Parkway are now available, allowing outdoor enthusiasts to plan their summertime getaways. However, Crabtree Falls Campground is expected ...

Campground reservations for the Blue Ridge Parkway opened Jan. 10 for the 2026 camping season.

More than a year after Hurricane Helene shut it down, a stretch of the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina is still closed. Blue Ridge Public Radio's Gerard Albert III reports on businesses along the ...

A hiker was rescued in a 10-hour operation after being stranded in frigid conditions off the Blue Ridge Parkway. The rescue was initiated by a "text to 911" and involved multiple agencies, including ...