Memorial Day weekend is often considered the unofficial start of summer; There are plenty of ways to enjoy the warm weather in Western North Carolina, including the area's many waterfalls.

With 200+ overlooks scattered along the 469-mile Blue Ridge Parkway, you could easily drive the world-renowned scenic route and see countless jaw-dropping mountain vistas without taking more than a ...

The North Carolina High Country has been a tourist destination for centuries, and one of its earliest attractions was the famous “Blowing Rock.” That unique geological feature is the namesake for the ...

You don't have to drive all the way to the North Carolina mountains to see beautiful waterfalls this season – there are several beautiful and historic waterfalls right here in the Triangle. One is ...

In October 2012, a kaleidoscope of monarch butterflies flew over the brand-new Gorges State Park Visitor Center, where then-superintendent Steven Pagano and Park Ranger Kevin Bischof were moving in ...

MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. — One of the most popular waterfalls in the North Carolina mountains has reopened after it closed for two years. The National Forest Service wanted to improve access to the ...

Three hours to the beach, two hours to the mountains. If you’ve lived in the Charlotte area for half a minute, you’ve heard this phrase plenty — and maybe you’ve even used it yourself. And in the ...

Two Western North Carolina destinations were recognized in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice summer travel awards. Bridal Veil Falls hiking trail in DuPont State Recreational Forest ranked 8th best ...

You don't have to drive all the way to the North Carolina mountains to see beautiful waterfalls this season – there are several beautiful and historic waterfalls right here in the Triangle. One is ...