Spend your next vacation enjoying the arts and the outdoors in the hiking capital of Western North Carolina. Here's where to ...

North Carolina homeowners face a 7.5% insurance hike on June 1, adding about $243 yearly. Climate losses and higher rebuild costs are driving the surge.

The African American Heritage Driving Tour covers 55 miles of Charlotte history. Grandfather Mountain Trail challenges hikers ...

Asheville is one of the best destinations for hiking tourists with access to Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Blue ...

Rates will rise an average of 7.5% this year and another 7.5% in 2026—far less than the original 42% increase request.

Think the beach is just for lounging? Think again. These stunning hikes trace the coast, from quiet beach walks to ...

I set off mid-afternoon into the Linville Gorge Wilderness near Morganton, North Carolina. Right from the trailhead I found dense groves of mountain laurel with bouquets of delicate pink flowers ...

Some of the most unique living things in the world — plants that supplement the nutrients they get from sunlight by digesting ...

Tropical Storm Helene caused significant damage to hiking trails in the Hickory Nut Gorge area, forcing closures and a lengthy repair process. Conserving Carolina, a local land conservation group ...