The Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina (FCNC) purchased 22 acres of land to further the development of the Wilderness Gateway State Trail (WGST).

North Carolina state biologist Luke Etchison holds a French Broad ... counties — failed to coordinate with the state wildlife agency to minimize harm to species that are in danger of extinction. Those ...

The Blue Ridge Mountains are famous for their gorgeous hills and valleys. But the range's rivers have become an unexpected hotspot for snorkelers.

These rare salamanders, which can grow to over two feet long, lurk in the wild rivers of Appalachia. To spot one, you’ll need ...

North Carolina designates the species as of "special concern," meaning the state government requires their protection and conservation. However, eastern hellbenders — whose habitats require ...

Weighing 4 pounds and stretching 2 feet from tail tip to snout, the hellbender qualifies as North America’s largest salamander, boasting a habitat that stretches from Mississippi to New York ...

Weighing 4 pounds and stretching 2 feet from tail tip to snout, the hellbender qualifies as North America’s largest salamander, boasting a habitat that stretches from Mississippi to New York ...