One of the interesting things people don’t tell you about taking a Blue Ridge Parkway road trip is how remarkably un-commercialized this 469-mile slice of Appalachian Americana is. In our experience, ...

The Blue Ridge Parkway is set to fully reopen in North Carolina by the end of 2026, according to park leaders.

Ready to hike? These North Carolina trails offer incredible views, peaceful forests, and some of the most scenic routes in the Southeast.

The Blue Ridge Diner doesn’t advertise on billboards or shout about its excellence from the mountaintops, but one bite of their breakfast will have you wondering why this place isn’t on every food ...

Few road trips in the United States rival the quiet beauty of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Stretching nearly 470 miles through Virginia and North Carolina, this iconic route winds through ...

Plan your spring getaway to North Carolina’s new glampground oasis, offering comfort, waterfalls, and scenic forest adventures.

Discover North Carolina towns that look like they were made for a postcard, charming streets, scenic views, and Southern ...

Cold temperatures thin the crowds—but not the trout. In North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, tailwaters and sun-warmed freestones keep fish active all winter long. In most parts of the country, ...

The Blue Ridge Parkway intends to block all entrances in North Carolina and Virginia late Friday in advance of a massive winter storm, the National Park Service says. Great Smoky Mountains National ...

Snow covered Blue Ridge Parkway, near Fancy Gap, Virginia, during a December 2025 snowstorm. NPS Photo. (Copyright 2026 by Blue Ridge Parkway - All rights reserved ...

The Blue Ridge Parkway, often called “America’s Favorite Drive,” stretches 469 miles through Virginia and North Carolina, connecting Shenandoah National Park to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park ...

A hiker was rescued in a 10-hour operation after being stranded in frigid conditions off the Blue Ridge Parkway. The rescue was initiated by a "text to 911" and involved multiple agencies, including ...