Despite what you might think, you don’t need to be an expert hiker to find yourself in front of a fabulous view. There are ...

Escape the bustle of daily life with a visit to this charming lake, offering a chance to paddle along its serene waters or ...

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy has announced nearly $500,000 in grants for conservation organizations, including some in ...

NPR's Brian Mann explored one of the easy trails in the Linville Gorge Wilderness in North Carolina. A hike in North Carolina's Linville Gorge Wilderness offers sweeping views, solitude I set off ...

CHARLOTTE — A homeowners’ insurance hike is now in effect in North Carolina, and the rates can vary depending on where you live. The statewide base rate increase is 7.5%, but in Charlotte, the hike is ...

Some recovery work in the North Carolina mountains since Hurricane Helene has happened off the beaten path as volunteers and government crews repair damage on the Appalachian Trail and ...

I set off mid-afternoon into the Linville Gorge Wilderness near Morganton, North Carolina. Right from the trailhead I found dense groves of mountain laurel with bouquets of delicate pink flowers, as ...