Montreat, just minutes from downtown Black Mountain, features a network of trails including the popular Lookout Trail, which rewards the uphill effort with panoramic views that somehow make you forget ...

Transylvania County is celebrating the area's first win from Blue Ridge Outdoors magazine after this town nabs 'top adventure ...

The distinctive dome of the historic McDowell County Courthouse stands as a proud centerpiece of downtown, providing architectural dignity to the streetscape. Walking through Marion, you’ll quickly ...

Funding has been scaled back to keep the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Blue Ridge Parkway facilities open with "basic visitor services." ...

Returning to Western North Carolina a year after Hurricane Helene devastated the region, what does the tourism scene look like and how has the area rebuilt?

An East Coast road trip is a healthy mix of historic cities, scenic landscapes and coastal charm, all within relatively short driving distances. From national parks to historical landmarks, these must ...

A calm North Carolina lake where paddles replace traffic and autumn colors glow across peaceful mountain water ...

In Western North Carolina, the highest elevations are past peak ... Though popular high-elevation spots along the Blue Ridge ...

It’s peak tourism season here in western North Carolina, and Explore Asheville says tourism over the last few weeks is the ...

On October 23, 2025, in Asheville, North Carolina, USA, @SCweather_wx shared a video capturing flashes of peak fall foliage along the Blue Ridge Parkway just outside the city. In the video shows a ...

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission recently released ... As the leaves change, fall foliage nearing its peak, ...

ASHEVILLE – At the base of Craggy Gardens on an October morning, the valley below was obscured by rolling cloud cover. The ...