Take a trip to this far-west corner of North Carolina and use our county-by-county guide to fill your itinerary with mile-high overlooks and cozy lodges, rushing rivers and waterfalls, favorite shops and restaurants, and thrilling mountain adventures.
Clingmans Dome
The Happy Accident that Created the Mountains-to-Sea Trail
In the season premiere of our Away Message podcast, host Jeremy Markovich found out how one line in a speech created a movement across North Carolina.
Away Message Season 4: All About the Mountains-to-Sea Trail
What’s it like to cross North Carolina on foot? We followed two groups of hikers as they tried to make their way across the state.
A Preview of Away Message, Season 4: A Trip on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail
What's it like to cross North Carolina on foot? Our podcast followed two groups of hikers as they tried to make their way across the state.
The Mountains-To-Sea Trail’s Most Beautiful Places
North Carolina's longest footpath runs 1,175 miles, from Clingmans Dome to the Outer Banks. Here are nine spots along the way that you need to see.