Spring in North Carolina isn’t a season, it’s a sudden, high-definition takeover. One weekend you’re leaning into a cold gale on a high mountain bald, and the next, you’re tracing the ribs of a ...

Tom Branch Falls, Indian Creek Falls, and Juney Whank Falls each have their own personality, if waterfalls can have personalities, which they absolutely can. Tom Branch is the gentle one, Indian Creek ...

Most people zoom past Bryson City on their way to somewhere else, which is exactly why you should stop. This tiny mountain town in western North Carolina sits at the doorstep of Great Smoky Mountains ...

Summer and spring beckon us to plan an easy family getaway. Traveling can be a hassle, but us Tampa Bay parents are in luck! Having the entire state of Florida as our backyard, with Georgia and South ...

North Carolina makes spring feel like a personal invitation. The trees shake off winter, the hillsides flush pink and white with blossoms. The air carries that unmistakable warmth that tells you ...

If North Carolina has been on your travel radar — whether you’ve got family in the region, friends you’ve been meaning to visit, or just a curiosity about the American South — now’s the time to book ...

ASHEVILLE - As temperatures hover in the mid-to-upper 80s during this August in Western North Carolina, locals and tourists may be scouting a spot to cool off in the region's refreshing lakes, streams ...

The Great Smoky Mountains is home to some exquisite and serene Airbnbs. The Great Smoky Mountains is a top destination for tourists due to its stunning natural beauty, diverse wildlife, and scenic ...

Some people hear that Great Smoky Mountains is America’s most-visited national park and think it’s a reason to stay away. The opposite is true. There’s a reason it’s so popular: This spectacular ...

GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK (WATE) — While the famous Laurel Falls Trail is closed and several other trails remain closed due to damage from Helene, there are still many wonderful things to ...

Accurate measurement of solid precipitation still remains a significant challenge especially in snow dominated regions. Although it seems straightforward to measure solid precipitation by installing a ...

There's no shortage of wild water features in Western North Carolina, from hot springs to waterfalls to the iconic Sliding Rock - and as it heats up, swimming holes in particular may be on your mind.