Brood XIV is one of the largest 17-year cicada broods and is emerging across several eastern and southeastern states, including North Carolina, Kentucky, Georgia, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, New ...

The Blue Ridge Parkway draws millions of tourists annually into 12 western North Carolina counties. Helene upended visitor ...

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It was a beautiful spring day in West Jefferson as Blue Ridge Conservancy (BRC) was joined by supporters, partners, and elected officials to a ribbon-cutting ceremony to open Paddy Mountain Park.

The star of the show is, of course, the namesake train itself. Engine No. 12, affectionately known as “Tweetsie,” is a ...

Tweetsie Railroad in Blowing Rock, North Carolina isn’t just another amusement park—it’s a time machine disguised as 200 acres of vintage fun.

From hikes to viewpoints, these 10 beautiful places in the Great Smoky Mountains will have you reaching for your camera time ...

Trump is leading an unprecedented attack on our country's parks and forests so he can sell them to benefit billionaires, ...

The Blue Ridge Conservancy celebrated a milestone with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony for Paddy Mountain Park on May 9.

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North Carolina knows a thing or two about national parks (and the National Park Service), and every one of us should pay ...

This artsy town is well known for its adorable eateries, tons of art galleries, antique shops and proximity to some amazing ...