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

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

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 ...

If you've ever had a feeling watching TV of "I've definitely been to that place before" or "Doesn't this look oddly familiar?

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

Newfound Gap Road, the main throughfare in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and large swaths of the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina are closing ahead of hazardous weather forecasted for ...

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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 ...

While the Smokies and the Blue Ridge Parkway get the spotlight when it comes to mountains in the South, Northwest Arkansas (NWA) and the Ozarks offer an unexpected alternative—without the crowds.