That’s Grayson Highlands State Park in Mouth of Wilson, Virginia – the Brigadoon of state parks that somehow manages to ...

Escape city life with a visit to the cutest small towns in North Carolina—full of charm, history, and cozy vibes perfect for a peaceful getaway from Raleigh.

Experience a gorgeous slice of the Appalachian Trail in Georgia with this one-hour hike to a picturesque viewing point hidden ...

Last year, legendary thru-hiker Jack “Quadzilla” Jones attempted to hike the AT for a grand. Here’s how he fared—and the ...

Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains where western North Carolina meets upstate South Carolina, Saluda might be the most delightful small town you’ve never heard of. With fewer than 1,000 full-time ...

We can all agree that the national parks in the United States are breathtakingly beautiful and chock-full of opportunities to ...

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy is celebrating its centennial and sharing a rallying call to protect the last remaining fully connected wilderness corridor in the eastern United State. At the ...

Spring break and the beginning of warmer weather are approaching. If you're still looking for a destination, there are plenty right here in Western North Carolina. The Citizen Times has covered ...

Multiple wildfires were actively burning Thursday in North and South Carolina, where a blaze that erupted over the weekend forced evacuations and a state of emergency. The largest of them, in the ...

Tropical Storm Helene caused significant damage to hiking trails in the Hickory Nut Gorge area, forcing closures and a lengthy repair process. Conserving Carolina, a local land conservation group ...

Tropical Storm Helene caused significant damage to hiking trails in the Hickory Nut Gorge area, forcing closures and a lengthy repair process. Conserving Carolina, a local land conservation group, is ...