Of the nearly 800,000 acres of trees that Helene downed, about 187,000 lie in national forests. Salvage logging — a practice ...

Merchants Millpond State Park in Gatesville is that rare destination that makes you question whether you’ve somehow slipped through a crack in reality. And yet, despite spanning an impressive 3,520 ...

Twelve Cherokee riders retrace the Northern Route of the Trail of Tears in a powerful act of cultural remembrance. Get to know the 2025 'Remember the Removal' team participating in this historic ...

Ready to explore the Carolinas on foot? This guide highlights fantastic hiking options near Charlotte — or within a couple hours’ drive — for every skill level.

Clocking in at less than a mile, this scenic cave hike in North Carolina is kid-friendly, dog-friendly, and an overall ...

Before you hit the trail, it’s essential to prepare. The Kampgrounds of America (KOA) recommends bringing navigation tools (like a map or compass), dressing in breathable pants and long socks ...

A season on the Northern Forest Canoe Trail—stretching from the Adirondacks to northern Maine—reveals fresh possibilities for an ancient route.

For millennia, Cherokee inhabited vast portions of the Southeast, including the more than 500,000 acres of Tennessee and North Carolina that now form the national park. In 1830, the Indian Removal ...

N.C. Griffin trails North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs by 734 votes following two recounts of the November 2024 election results. Griffin is attempting to have more than 65,000 ...