The National Park Service has laid off 23 rangers in North Carolina parks as part of the federal government's recent austerity measures. The Trump Administration's Department of Government ...

filled with recommendations for exploring 12 of North Carolina’s incredible state parks from our local staff and NC State Parks rangers. In it, you’ll find ideas for your next adventure ...

South Mountains State Park will begin to reopen March 17, with the main entrance becoming accessible sometime in April.

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- A statewide burn ban is in effect until further notice due to the increased fire risk, N.C. Forest ...

Visitors to national parks and forests from North ... of the National Park Service in the state: Great Smoky Mountains National Park on the North Carolina-Tennessee border Appalachian ...

Between the lines: With a smaller staff, visitor center hours and ranger ... big picture: North Carolina’s 10 national parks, trails, and historic sites are a boost for the state’s economy ...

Layoffs across the federal government are impacting North Carolina’s national parks and other protected federal land in big and small ways. Why it matters: Everything from state revenue to user ...