A new map shows which portions of western North Carolina are open for tourists. Posted 2024-10-28T16:52:01+00:00 - Updated 2024-10-29T14:31:13+00:00 Map shows parts of western NC open for tourism ...

Closed roads are not uncommon sites along Western North Carolina's rivers and streams. As of Nov. 26, 267 roads are closed in the region after Helene, according to the state Transportation Department.

Than Axtell, a fly-fishing guide who has lived in western North Carolina for three decades, adores the unimpeded wilderness ...

Immediately after Hurricane Helene, volunteers rushed to western North Carolina to remove debris and deliver supplies. But while volunteer support has tapered off, communities are still navigating ...

MITCHELL COUNTY, N.C. (WGHP) — Tourism is essential for the western part of North Carolina, but outfitters are dealing with a new reality as they open back up for the spring and summer season.

Blue ghost fireflies appear in Pisgah National Forest outside of Brevard, North Carolina, every year in late spring and early summer. Here's when and how to spot this phenomenon.

NORTH CAROLINA, USA — Months after the devastation of Hurricane Helene, western North Carolina’s tourism industry is still reeling. Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation reports a 25% ...

On May 7, Governor Josh Stein announced that North Carolina had set a new tourism record in 2024, with travelers spending more than $36.7 billion on trips to and within the state.. This surpassed ...