A North Carolina mountain owned by WBTV is getting its first public trails. The Catawba Lands Conservancy reached an easement agreement with the longtime Charlotte station this week, enabling the ...

MORGANTON — Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina (FCNC) announces the opening of a new public hiking trail on its South Mountains Headwaters Preserve property in Burke County. Named the Bob Benner ...

While the North Carolina mountains provide the best views and hiking trails in the state, the Triangle also has plenty of options for those wanting to save on gas. Crabtree Creek access and visitor ...

Tucked in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, less than two hours north of Charlotte, sits the small town of Elkin. It's home to just a few thousand people, yet the town manages to hold a ...

Western North Carolina has made appearances on summer-related USA TODAY 10Best reader polls once again, earning spots on three different lists for outdoor fun. Polls released May 22 include Best ...

MAYBE THIS COOLER WEATHER HAS YOU EAGER TO GET OUTSIDE AND EXPLORE. I KNOW, I’M DEFINITELY PART OF THAT. YES. SO ARE WE HERE AT WXII IN OUR NEXT LIVE GUEST IS HERE TO SHARE MORE ABOUT A HIKING TRAIL ...

Hurricane Helene swept across the Southeast, causing major flooding and destruction throughout North Carolina. Here is ongoing coverage from The News & Observer and The Charlotte Observer about ...

The Carolina Mountain Club bought 130 volunteers in November 2024 to help clear debris left by Hurricane Helene along the Appalachian Trail and the French Broad River in the town of Hot Springs. David ...