Discover New River State Park in Western North Carolina

Known for its tubing and canoeing along the New River, the New River State Park also has some gorgeous hiking trails and nice camp sites.

August 2, 2021

Mt. Jefferson State Natural Area, NC: Mountain Hiking Without the Crowds

With gorgeous views, moderate hiking trails, and absolutely no crowds Mt. Jefferson State Natural Area is worth checking out.

July 26, 2021

What do you look for in a day trip? Art? A bit of culture? Some historical sites? Great local food? Winston-Salem has all this and more.

June 21, 2021

Robbinsville makes the perfect base for a weekend mountain trip, near Cherokee and Nantahala National Forests, and the Great Smoky Mountains.

May 17, 2021

This popular waterfall hike in the DuPont State Forest takes you to three stunning waterfalls: Hooker, Triple and High Falls.

April 26, 2021

Full two-day weekend agenda for a getaway to the North Carolina side of the Great Smoky Mountains, most visited U.S. National Park.

March 1, 2021

Beautiful anytime of year, Looking Glass Falls & Moore Cove Falls are favorites in the Pisgah National Forest and are easy to access.

January 18, 2021

At a little over 1.5 hours from Charlotte, Stone Mountain, NC makes an easy day trip with fantastic hiking, stunning views, and waterfalls.

December 28, 2020

At the foot of Mt. Mitchell, Roaring Fork Falls, Pisgah National Forest offers a short easy hike to a stunning waterfall. Blue Ridge Parkway.

December 21, 2020

With its twisted birch trees and gnarly rocks, the Craggy Pinnacle hiking trail felt like a walk through a Harry Potter set, with epic views.

December 21, 2020