View of the Blue Ridge Mountains from Stone Mountain State Park, North Carolina - Nina B/Shutterstock From its gorgeous, island-laden coastline in the east to its awe-inspiring Great Smoky Mountains ...

The “Great Outdoors” in North Carolina is apparently not big enough when it comes to avoiding the coronavirus. People seeking relief from isolation during the pandemic are overwhelming some of North ...

View of Mount Mitchell with evergreen trees in the foreground and layered blue mountains under a pastel sky - Frederik Flagstad/Getty Images North Carolina is arguably the premier destination for ...

When COVID-19 shut down the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Kristine Johnson had two particular worries in mind: garlic mustard and coltsfoot. Johnson, a supervisory forester in the park, and her ...

NORTH CAROLINA, USA — If you're in North Carolina, there's a ton of ground to cover when it comes to the great outdoors. There are 41 places within North Carolina's state parks system to pick from, ...

Dozens of North Carolina's state parks are closing as the statewide stay-at-home order takes effect. Under Gov. Roy Cooper's order, which goes into effect at 5 p.m., people are still allowed to enjoy ...

Five NC State parks damaged by Hurricane Helene will reopen, at least partially, on Friday. The soon-to-open parks are: Grandfather Mountain, Gorges, Crowders Mountain, Lake Norman and Rendezvous ...

Officials said the "zombie snake" tends to lie on its back and play dead. Parks and recreation officials in North Carolina issued a warning about a so-called "zombie snake" in the state that tends to ...

With such sublime natural scenery at hand, North Carolina's Blue Ridge regions have more than a few stunning parks that share this incredible beauty with visitors from all around the world. Many of ...

From its gorgeous, island-laden coastline in the east to its awe-inspiring Great Smoky Mountains in the west, North Carolina has perhaps the best opportunities for outdoor recreation in the Eastern ...

Crowders Mountain State Park in Kings Mountain, N.C., on Tuesday, October 25, 2022. Khadejeh Nikouyeh [email protected] Five NC State parks damaged by Hurricane Helene will reopen, at ...