Outdoor magazine Backpacker had some praise for a classic Western North Carolina hiking destination — and the fall color that surrounds it — on its list of five best crowd-free fall leaf hikes.

The North Carolina High Country has been a tourist destination for centuries, and one of its earliest attractions was the famous “Blowing Rock.” That unique geological feature is the namesake for the ...

With 200+ overlooks scattered along the 469-mile Blue Ridge Parkway, you could easily drive the world-renowned scenic route and see countless jaw-dropping mountain vistas without taking more than a ...

You don't have to drive all the way to the North Carolina mountains to see beautiful waterfalls this season – there are several beautiful and historic waterfalls right here in the Triangle. One is ...

Memorial Day weekend is often considered the unofficial start of summer; There are plenty of ways to enjoy the warm weather in Western North Carolina, including the area's many waterfalls.

In October 2012, a kaleidoscope of monarch butterflies flew over the brand-new Gorges State Park Visitor Center, where then-superintendent Steven Pagano and Park Ranger Kevin Bischof were moving in ...

There are picnic tables and nearby hiking trails, making it a great place to spend a few hours. It's hard to believe a historic waterfall like this can be found so close to North Hills. 2. Juniper ...