Headed to Great Smoky Mountains National Park? Book One of These 8 Airbnbs.
If you’re heading to the surrounding park area, here’s where to stay—from secluded cabins and riverside retreats, to a ...
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25+ Unmissable Things To Do In Johnston County NC
Johnston County, or JoCo to us locals, is one of the biggest counties in North Carolina. It’s made up of eleven towns, and is known for being the site of the last major battle of […] ...
Word from the Smokies: Ongoing monitoring builds knowledge of park’s environment
There is a network of environmental monitoring stations in Great Smoky Mountains Park, offering insight into the region’s ...
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Federal worker firings hit western N.C.'s public lands
Western North Carolina is home to more than a million acres of national forest controlled by the Forest Service. In addition, ...
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Blue Ridge Conservancy Protects Northern Slope of Mount Jefferson, Creates Link for Northern Peaks State Trail
Blue Ridge Conservancy (BRC) continues to preserve land for public access in Ashe County, and recently completed the purchase of 32 acres on the northern slope of Mount Jefferson that will be added to ...
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What’s the Secret Sauce Behind Ray’s Weather, Western NC’s Favorite Forecast?
Ray Russell, a self-taught weatherman and founder of Ray’s Weather, knew Hurricane Helene would be a historic ...
SC's largest home and garden show takes on added significance in wake of Hurricane Helene
Southern Home and Garden Show in Greenville attracts thousands of visitors to meet vendors who specialize in home building, ...
Cuts to federal navigators could mean less help for people needing health coverage in WNC
A 90% reduction in funding for a federal program that helps people obtain health insurance could mean less support for WNC ...
These 2 Western NC museums voted among 10 best in the US: See the lists
Two museum attractions located in Western North Carolina made 10Best Readers' Choice lists for 2025. USA TODAY 10Best Readers ...
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New photography book documents Black experiences in Appalachia
Chris Aluka Berry's book of photographs explores the sometimes hidden world of Black people in Western North Carolina and ...
Arctic air sweeping south over Plains shatters record temperatures in North Dakota
The biggest batch of record-setting cold temperatures are likely to hit early Thursday and Friday, Orrison said. But North Dakota already felt more like the North Pole on Tuesday as Bismarck hit minus ...
Applications open for unique writing conference in Smoky Mountains | Word from the Smokies
The Great Smoky Mountains are not just the setting for the annual writers conference, but a key feature with a focus on natural surroundings.