It's hard to find a place anything but charming when it's in the mountain foothills, but this city adds a lively downtown to ...

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 ...

MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. — One of the most popular waterfalls in the North Carolina mountains has reopened after it closed for two years. The National Forest Service wanted to improve access to the ...

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.

Asheville is a popular summer hiking destination, but some trails nearby are even prettier in winter. Here are the five best ...

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 ...

Rainbow Falls is near Sapphire on the Horsepasture River in Pisgah National Forest, just outside Gorges State Park. The U.S. Forest Service has taken measures in recent weeks to prevent more deaths at ...