This gorgeous state park lets you drive to the tallest mountain east of the Mississippi, though you'll also find hiking trails and picnic sites with epic views.

With temperatures slowly rising to the balmy Western North Carolina summer standard, and old favorites reopening to visitors, it's a great time to start planning a hike. There are countless trails in ...

ASHEVILLE - Summer has arrived to the tune of climbing temperatures and swelling humidity, but more can be done to beat the heat than hunkering down with already-straining air conditioning on blast.

ASHEVILLE - Provided you bundle up and keep an eye on the on-again, off-again Blue Ridge Parkway closures, area hiking guides say it's a great time to get outdoors. Winter brings unparalleled views, ...

ASHEVILLE – Another round of good news for leaf lookers, sightseers and anyone who loves the outdoors — a major section of road on the Blue Ridge Parkway is now complete, and Mount Mitchell State Park ...