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 ...

Summer is heating up and it's getting harder to spend time outside, beautiful as it may be. Luckily, the clear cold water in the creeks, streams and waterfalls of Western North Carolina offers an ...

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The calm surface of North Carolina's Glenville Lake seen on a sunny day past trees - John McAdorey/Shutterstock When you visit North Carolina, you could stick to the cities. Sure, there are plenty of ...

Western North Carolina offers a variety of budget-friendly water activities for families this summer. Options include hiking to waterfalls, visiting splash pads, swimming in lakes, and tubing down ...

WorldAtlas recently named five scenic drives in Western North Carolina among the state's best. The honored Western North Carolina routes include the Waterfall Byway, Cherohala Skyway, and Appalachian ...

Gorges State Park is home to a diverse range of plant and animal life, including a rare fern typically found in Asia. The park features a variety of hiking trails, waterfalls, and recreational ...