Luxury rail journeys have made a major comeback in recent years. Trains inspired by the original Orient Express promise velvet seats, elegant dining cars, and sweeping scenery outside the window.

The gorge itself is a masterpiece of geological drama, with rock walls soaring hundreds of feet above the tracks and the ...

These NC mountain towns have crisp air, stunning views and exactly the kind of irresistible charm that makes people cancel ...

Abstract: The electrified railways in high-altitude mountainous areas often feature long and steep slopes. These characteristics pose two primary challenges: traction network overvoltage caused by ...

One critical piece of the puzzle is freight operator Norfolk Southern, which owns much of the Salisbury-to-Asheville corridor. Rapp says the company estimates it will spend $40 million to $50 million ...

The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad in Bryson City offers exactly that kind of magic, whisking you through some of the most ...

Escape busy city life and explore charming mountain towns in North Carolina filled with scenic views, cozy streets, local ...

Explore secret North Carolina day trips filled with small-town charm, scenic beauty, and welcoming stops that instantly make visitors feel at home.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park conducts 100 to 150 search and rescue missions annually. Wandering off the trail is the most common reason hikers get lost, according to a study. If lost, survival ...

Trabzon City stretches across rolling hills along the Black Sea, combining vibrant urban life with breathtaking natural surroundings. From above, colorful roundabouts, green parks, and wide highways ...

No. 10 Smoky Mountain was eliminated from the NCHSAA 5A playoffs after a 57-55 double-overtime loss to No. 23 Northwest Cabarrus. The 2025-26 season marked Smoky Mountain's most successful in a decade ...