If you're looking to explore the Smoky Mountains, this hidden destination is an absolute gem, offering hikes to scenic ...

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 ...

North Carolina has a variety of waterfalls that are easily accessible through a quick detour off the highway for family adventures, romantic dates, and others tucked deep into the woods for ...

BANNER ELK, N.C. (WNCN) — While it’s extremely unlikely central North Carolina will see a White Christmas, a few inches of snow fell in the mountains late Friday and early Saturday. An Alberta Clipper ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. BANNER ELK, N.C. (WNCN) — While it’s ...

The highest snow totals Friday are expected to come in the High Country.

A hiker plummeted 20 feet into a ravine in a popular North Carolina waterfalls area on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail Friday, her rescuers said. Crews contended with “difficult terrain” and fog, rain and ...

Gorges State Park is home to a diverse range of plant and animal life, including a rare fern typically found in Asia. The park features a variety of hiking trails, waterfalls, and recreational ...