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

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

This North Carolina city may not be the most well-known, but it's packed full of fun trails, captivating outdoor adventures, ...

More than 30 apple trees persist on The Purchase at the national park. They're more than 125 years old, and their DNA is ...

GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) — With normal operations back in effect and furloughed staff beginning to return, how has the end of the government shutdown affected Great Smoky Mountains National Park?

Great Smoky Mountains Natl. Park — Great Smoky Mountains National Park rangers said they rescued a young black bear using some unconventional methods. It happened back in October on Laurel Creek Road.

County leaders are hopeful the federal government will reimburse the funds, a process that took two years after a 2013 shutdown. Local business leaders reported a strong October, which they attribute ...