North Carolina is packed with a diverse geography and close to major travel destinations, which makes it a great launchpad for weekend trips. NC features both the Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains as ...

When you visit Boone, you’ll find most of the top attractions are actually located outside the city – the most famous of which are Grandfather Mountain and Linville Falls. Fortunately, these popular ...

There’s a specific spot as I cruise up U.S. 421 that lets me know I’m nearly there. The road that ribbons through the foothills rises and twists like the tail of a cat. My car shifts into a lower gear ...

With summer almost upon us, residents of the Western North Carolina region and visitors alike are searching for vacation options in the area. Founded in 1994 by cartographer John Moen and his wife, ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Tucked into the ribbons of Appalachia’s Blue Ridge Mountains, Boone is one of North Carolina’s hidden gems, a small mountain enclave ...