After devastating floods last year, many Western NC mountain towns are open for business and need your dollars. Here’s where ...

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LINVILLE — The Rhododendron plant will bring flocks of sightseers to the High Country in late spring. The Rhododendron ...

Our field course series gives adults the chance to examine some really interesting subjects. Combining these unique topics ...

The star of the show is, of course, the namesake train itself. Engine No. 12, affectionately known as “Tweetsie,” is a ...

Tweetsie Railroad in Blowing Rock, North Carolina isn’t just another amusement park—it’s a time machine disguised as 200 acres of vintage fun.

The summer tourist season is almost here, and the mountains are a big summer stop for people looking to escape the stifling heat. This summer will be the first since the remnants of Hurricane Helene ...

For a variety of businesses in Western NC, a bustling summer tourism season is sorely needed to balance their books.

Enjoy a crisp wine, a cold brew, or a rich spirit on this alcohol-forward trail in a charming city in the foothills of North ...

Year-to-date attendance, the park’s Stewardship Foundation said, was down by 25% at the end of April. The data comes amid ...

Like the Great Smoky Mountains, this historic mountain town has river and mountain views, hiking trails, waterfalls, and unique rock formations.