NORTH CAROLINA, USA — North Carolina’s national parks have been impacted by recent layoffs within the National Park Service (NPS), with multiple sites experiencing cuts to probationary employees.

Cary, North Carolina, is part of the Triangle area encompassing Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill. It is one of those rare gems with a small-town feel while providing the amenities … ...

Closed indefinitely from milepost 217 to milepost 469, from the Virginia and North Carolina state line down to U.S. 441 in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Blowing Rock Closed.

A missing 73-year-old hiker from North Carolina was found dead in Great Smoky Mountains National Park over the weekend, park officials said. Ann Houghton was found on Sunday about a quarter mile ...

The big picture: North Carolina’s 10 national parks, trails, and historic sites are a boost for the state’s economy, generating $2.6 billion in 2023, per a 2024 federal report.