A tiny town nestled near the Smoky Mountains provides easy access to a must-drive stretch of road, top-of-the-line lodgings, ...

Mountain biking isn’t just an extreme sport. For one writer, hitting the trails in rural North Carolina means freedom on two wheels.

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Enjoy a retreat in nature with a private entrance into the sprawling Great Smoky Mountains National Park at a luxurious North ...

In 1873, a group of about 50 African Americans facing threats from the Ku Klux Klan in their hometown of Cross Anchor in ...

There was a lack of interest, according to a limited explanation from state officials. But the News & Observer found the ...

Scenes from 1987's "Dirty Dancing" were filmed in and around the town. Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey, stayed at the Lake ...

A Gen Xer sold her Florida rental portfolio to buy and renovate a tiny-home park in North Carolina. It hasn't yet turned a ...

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The Red Rocker Inn, a Victorian-style bed and breakfast, provides individually decorated rooms and a full breakfast that will ...

The Blue Ridge Parkway, America’s favorite scenic drive, is easily accessible for day-long adventures exploring overlooks and ...

Researchers have confirmed 10 species of fireflies, also called “illumining” insects, including synchronous fireflies, blue ghost fireflies and glowworms, according to Grandfather Mountain ...