North Carolina is arguably the premier destination for mountain vacations east of the Mississippi River, none more famous than the epic views and scenic trails of the Great Smoky Mountains (America's ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Despite the federal government shutdown that went into effect on Oct. 1, Western North Carolina’s national park properties will ...

The southernmost section of the Blue Ridge Parkway is open again to visitors. The National Park Service announced the reopening of nearly 55 miles of the parkway on Oct. 30, including the section ...

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Blue Ridge Parkway maintained high visitation rates in 2024. A March 5 memo from the National Park Service told staffers not to publicize visitation reports ...

America's favorite drive, Blue Ridge Parkway, is closed indefinitely throughout North Carolina due to damage from Tropical Storm Helene. The National Park Service announced on Sept. 29 that the route ...