Elk River Falls, a popular recreation area in Avery County, Pisgah National Forest, reopened after another long closure to ...

A elderly couple who was reported missing in Cherokee County was safely located, according to authorities. The Cherokee ...

Most people assume black bears are North Carolina’s largest native land animal—but that’s not the case. That distinction actually belongs to a much less commonly seen species: the elk. Not only are ...

Elk do live in North Carolina, but spotting them in the wild depends on knowing where and when to look.

Skip crowded routes in the Smokies for a lesser-known scenic drive near Cherokee with forest views, wildflowers, wildlife, ...

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Featured in a May 1 'Word from the Smokies' story, the chicken flock is a favorite stop for visitors. Here's how and where ...

A new Upcountry History Museum exhibit marking America’s 250th anniversary highlights the American Revolution in South Carolina’s backcountry—through artifacts that reveal the homefront reality for ...

Blue fog blankets some of the world’s oldest mountains at dawn’s first breath. Incredible biodiversity stirs within the towering trees, steep mountains, and lush vegetation of Great Smoky Mountains ...

PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) — Small herds of elk are settling into parts of central South Dakota east of the Missouri River, and the state Game, Fish and Parks Department is responding to complaints from ...

The Cherokee has softer styling than the Grand Cherokee, matching its smaller dimensions. With a smaller size comes less room for occupants and cargo, and the 2026 Cherokee is 5.4 inches shorter in ...

MORE FULLY CONSIDERS THE ISSUE. MEANWHILE, FIRE CREWS SPENT HOURS AT THE GAFFNEY OUTLETS OFF I-85 IN CHEROKEE COUNTY THIS MORNING. THE GAFFNEY FIRE DEPARTMENT SAYS POLICE WERE CALLED AROUND 3:40 A.M.