alltrails.com; Murphy Riv Walk, Murphy, NC 28906 Though just 30 minutes from ... Surrounding the river are several serene ...

And in the Carolinas, hiking season is underway — and both North Carolina and South Carolina boast some of the region’s best trails, both in the mountains and the foothills. If you only ...

That’s where Murphy, NC, comes into the picture. Tucked away in the scenic beauty of the Appalachian Mountains, this small town offers something deeply rare: a genuine escape from the chaos and the ...