Some people dream of taking months away from their jobs to hike the Appalachian Trail. For local photographer Carly Rae ...

Plenty of hardcore hiker parents have beat the learning curve and mastered the art of safely and enjoyably trekking ...

This state park in North Carolina can compete with bigger national parks nearby with its stunning views, well-maintained ...

During a public hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee this week in Williamsport, local officials and conservation ...

While many national and state parks in Western North Carolina remain closed after Helene's destruction, Gorges State Park is ...

Some people dream of taking months away from their jobs to hike the Appalachian Trail. For local photographer Carly Rae ...

Moses H. Cone Memorial Park, just a short drive from downtown, features 25 miles of carriage trails winding through 3,500 ...

Perched at an elevation of 3,566 feet along the Blue Ridge Parkway, Blowing Rock combines small-town charm with jaw-dropping ...

If you're still looking for a destination, there are plenty right here in Western North Carolina. The Citizen Times has covered ... Among praise for Asheville: Home of Appalachian State University and ...

Tropical Storm Helene caused significant damage to hiking trails in the Hickory ... US Forest Service reopens more than 100 miles of Appalachian Trail in NC after Helene ...

Full list of open trails in Pisgah: Where to hike post-Helene ... US Forest Service reopens more than 100 miles of Appalachian Trail in NC after Helene ...