Whether you're into history, scenic drives, excellent food, outdoor recreation, or all of the above, it's hard to beat a getaway in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Spanning 70 miles in North Carolina (where ...

2. Black Balsam Knob Richland Balsam (6,053 feet) is the highest point on the Blue Ridge Parkway, but the popular Blue Ridge Parkway hike to Black Balsam Knob tops 6,200 feet. This trek to the peak of ...

The Pisgah Visitor Center will remain open during the federal government shutdown with the help of volunteers from a regional nonprofit amid Western North Carolina's busiest tourist season. FIND ...

For the past year, the Blue Ridge Parkway has been on the road to recovery. In September 2024, Tropical Storm Helene slammed into Western North Carolina and East Tennessee, causing immense damage to ...

The Roanoke FireEMS Department said no injuries were reported after a fire on Tuesday. City of Martinsville selects next city manager The City of Martinsville has selected its next city manager.

A three-mile long portion of the Blue Ridge Parkway near Asheville reopened Thursday, marking the latest milestone on the road to recovery after Helene devastated western North Carolina. Officials ...