North Carolina grants $11 million for trail development in its Piedmont region to enhance outdoor recreation and local ...

These 7 charming towns offer beautiful surroundings and affordable living that will make your retirement dreams come true! Blowing Rock might sound like a place where your money would get blown away, ...

When you finally emerge onto the main viewing platform atop Chimney Rock, the payoff is immediate and jaw-dropping – a 75-mile panoramic vista that stretches across the horizon like a living map.

Many national parks don't allow pets, but these parks offer hundreds of miles of pet-friendly trails for you to safely ...

Volunteers are restoring a storm-damaged section of the Appalachian Trail, focusing efforts on Cherry Gap and the ...

From traversing rugged trails between peaks to crossing the highest suspension footbridge in America, adventure awaits at ...

Cashiers is a scenic mountain village the heart of the Blue Ridge with cooler weather and welcoming Southern hospitality. The ...

This breathtaking loop trail has 360-degree views of the surrounding mountains. If you can stay for a few minutes after ...

Whether you love uninhibited views of the valley below or cascading waterfalls, this loop hike in North Carolina offers it all within five miles.

The heavy number of national parks and trails helped the West dominate the list. New York, at No. 7, was the highest-rated East Coast state, as it's home to over 4,400 hiking trails with an average ...

Paddle or hike on this unique National Forest Saltwater Trail and experience the full range of North Carolina's diverse coastal ecosystems all in one trip.