The southernmost section of the Blue Ridge Parkway is open again to visitors. The National Park Service announced the reopening of nearly 55 miles of the parkway on Oct. 30, including the section ...

Funding has been scaled back to keep the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Blue Ridge Parkway facilities open with "basic visitor services." ...

The most stunning parks in North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains offer panoramic views, high peaks, scenic trails, and ...

The government shut down Oct. 1, 2025, as Republicans and Democrats are locked in a stalemate over funding the federal government. Here are stories about how the impasse is affecting North Carolina, ...

This county in North Carolina took a beating due to hurricanes in 2024, but now it's ready to welcome back visitors and get ...

ASHEVILLE - Almost six months after Tropical Storm Helene hit Western North Carolina, some major regional attractions remain closed or only partially open. The Blue Ridge Parkway, the nation's second ...

The federal government shut down at midnight on Oct. 1. The extent of its impact and how long it will last remain unclear, said a Western North Carolina political analyst, but he doesn’t think it will ...

With the entire North Carolina section of the Blue Ridge Parkway remaining closed after being battered by Hurricane Helene last month, those wishing to enjoy the changing color of leaves that come ...

Great Smoky Mountains Natl. Park — A long-awaited natural spectacle is unfolding in western North Carolina and along the Tennessee border. Brood XIV cicadas emerged from the ground after 17 years of ...

Despite the federal government shutdown that went into effect on Oct. 1, Western North Carolina’s national park properties will remain mostly open — but a few things will look different. The Blue ...