Gov. Mike Easley announced Monday that the state will pay $12 million to acquire Grandfather Mountain, one of North Carolina's signature landmarks and most popular tourist attractions. The nearly ...

Five state parks have reopened in western North Carolina in the nearly five weeks after Hurricane Helene. Eight western N.C. state parks remain closed. On Nov. 1, Crowders Mountain, Gorges, ...

YES. MY FAVORITE TIME OF THE YEAR, YOU GUYS. WELL, MAYBE IT DOESN’T QUITE FEEL LIKE FALL YET, BUT IT’S AT LEAST BEGINNING TO LOOK LIKE IT. THIS IS A PHOTOGRAPH OF GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN, WHERE THE ...

Southern Living highlighted two Western North Carolina locations among its 25 best Southern road trip destinations. Sliding Rock in Pisgah National Forest offers a unique natural waterslide experience ...

For 50 years, Randy Johnson has shared Grandfather Mountain’s beauty through his photos and words. Before Grandfather Mountain was known for its trails and biodiversity, it was a popular scenic stop ...