South Carolina is home to a lot of alligators. Around 100,000 of them, to be exact. Although it is fewer than in some states, ...

Wildfires have already burned more than 24,000 acres this year, so packing an evacuation kit and tracking fire maps are ...

Asheville is one of the best destinations for hiking tourists with access to Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Blue Ridge Parkway—here are two trails to consider depending on your travel style.

As coral reefs struggle to adapt to warming waters, high levels of pollution and sea-level rise, ballooning sea-urchin ...

The authors assert that this distinctiveness is just one part of the dialect’s intrigue. The rich history of pirates in the area, including the infamous Blackbeard, has led some to speculate that hoi ...

Where to see fireflies this early summer is drawing attention as nature’s light show returns across the country. This summer’s firefly displays bring out rare ... Read moreThe post Where ...

This post was updated May 26 at 10:50 p.m. While every season celebrates its star, it also gives rise to unexpected standouts ...

Masonboro Island exists as the longest undeveloped barrier island ecosystem in southern North Carolina, gracefully positioned ...

That’s the dilemma with Masonboro Island Reserve near Wilmington – a magnificent 8.4-mile stretch of untouched shoreline that somehow remains hidden from North Carolina’s vacation spotlight. Where ...

A New York park is celebrating one of the city's most iconic animals next month with Pigeon Fest, a day-long event featuring ...

In February, she and a number of volunteers from UNC Asheville convened at a private property alongside the Swannanoa River.

The decades-old tree conservation program was put in place in the 1940s to identify and conserve the nation’s largest ...