I just felt good there. I liked the vibe, the friendly folks and the never ending vistas of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Western North Carolina was battered by Hurricane Helene in late September 2024.

Where is the Blue Ridge Parkway open? In addition to the recently opened segment near the Great Smoky Mountains, visitors can access 20 miles of the road from 285.5 (the Bamboo Gap) to mile marker ...

Local Come snorkeling in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Seriously. It’s fun. By Josh Shaffer Updated July 12, 2023 4:23 PM ...

BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY UPDATE FOR NC A portion of the Blue Ridge Parkway has reopened in North Carolina from milepost 285.5 at Bamboo Gap to milepost 305 near Beacon Heights in the Blowing Rock area.

Living Appalachian, Blue Ridge & the Great Smokies: A guide to NC mountain getaways By Kimberly Cataudella Updated February 28, 2022 11:13 AM ...

Through the tag program, drivers raised over $574,000 in 2023 for the nonprofit Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation, the primary fundraising partner for the parkway, which helps support initiatives and ...

RALEIGH, N.C. -- Whether you're new to North Carolina and looking for info on the state's mountain ranges, or you've been here a while and want to branch out from your usual go-to hiking trails ...

The most expensive home for sale in North Carolina is a breathtaking mansion in the Blue Ridge mountains. Nicknamed the Lazy Bear Lodge, the 10,065 square feet home is $29,750,000 and sits on 5.86 ...

When a group of Moravians were traveling into the Blue Ridge Mountains in 1752, they were surrounded by wildlife. "The wolves here give us music every morning, from six corners at once." ...