A new map shows which portions of western North Carolina are open for tourists. The map by Felt assigns the following categories to counties: Green: Welcoming visitors Yellow: Check website/call ...

Asheville is bouncing back from Hurricane Helene. This Western North Carolina mountain town is ready for your visit.

I am going to leave these NC mountain fall getaway ideas in this post for 2024 BECAUSE if, and when, it is okay to travel here again, this region will need our tourism dollars more than ever.

As of Oct. 19, Visit NC’s travel update page, using state transportation and safety data, designated Buncombe County, Asheville and Black Mountain as safe to visit, with a recommendation to for ...