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.

The 4 mountain locations were included among a list of the 10 best day trips in North Carolina. Here's what writers had to say about them.

The Blue Ridge Parkway is set to fully reopen in North Carolina by the end of 2026, according to park leaders.

A state park in North Carolina has reopened after being closed due to the destruction of Helene.The National Park Service has reopened a segment of the Blue Ridge Parkway from Asheville to Mount ...

All 13 state parks in North Carolina that were closed after Hurricane Helene have officially reopened, with Mount Mitchell celebrating with a grand ceremony on Thursday. Mount Mitchell, which had been ...

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 ...

North Carolina's epic Appalachian mountain terrain is more than large enough to accommodate plenty of underrated mountain sights. For every popular Grandfather Mountain or Mount Mitchell, North ...

North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Parkway is very close to completely re-opening. There are around 35 pesky miles of North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Parkway that have remained closed since Hurricane Helene ...