William B. Umstead State Park is just outside of Raleigh, North Carolina, and is a great place to relax in nature and hit a ...

This gorgeous trail in North Carolina is part of the "Grand Canyon of the East" and features unique rock formations and a ...

Discover the many reasons to visit Hendersonville, North Carolina, a charming mountain town known for its vibrant downtown ...

Set amid the Blue Ridge Mountains, the city of Asheville, North Carolina, boasts an array of opportunities to get outside on a walk or hike, whether you' ...

Heat and humidity are near constants in North Carolina in the summertime — heat and humidity that rule out hiking in the state parks nearest to Gastonia including Crowders Mountain, South ...

It sprawls over 12,000 rugged acres of U.S. Forest Service land in western North Carolina, but some trails are accessible enough for a quick day hike.

Governor Josh Stein announced $11M in grants for outdoor projects in Western North Carolina to boost economy and recreation.

The program, a collaboration between Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina and North Carolina State Parks, is designed to make it easy for people to hike and enjoy nature, regardless of ...

Grants will help build and improve trails in mountain communities, supporting recovery, healthy living, and economic growth ...

It sprawls over 12,000 rugged acres of U.S. Forest Service land in western North Carolina, but some trails are accessible enough for a quick day hike. Image: Brian Mann/NPR.

Just as the key to an enjoyable summer hike is “elevation, elevation, elevation!” Heat and humidity are near constants in North Carolina in the summertime — heat and humidity that rule out hiking in ...

NPR's Brian Mann explored one of the easy trails in the Linville Gorge Wilderness in North Carolina. A hike in North Carolina's Linville Gorge Wilderness offers sweeping views, solitude I set off ...