Where our landscape rises to meet the sky, there are views that (almost) never end, geological wonders, charming mountain towns — and outdoor adventures at every turn. Head west with us to discover why the Blue Ridge Mountains are blue, find out where they reach their highest summit, see stunning panoramas, and learn more about the rich history that gives the region its soul.
North Carolina is known for many things, but nothing more important this week than the qualities of endurance, resilience, and hope.
By day, this adventure park in the Triad is a fall festival to die for. By night, the undead come alive for Halloween tricks. Welcome to one man’s vision of year-round merrymaking.
North Carolina’s border dances across the mountains as it traces four different states. Life here can be more remote, but good neighbors are never far away.
The Blue Ridge Parkway stands out among America’s national parks: Unfurling across six Appalachian mountain chains, it connects dozens of rural communities and binds together generations of families through shared memories.
