We love history, and one of my favorite things about exploring the Blue Ridge Mountains is getting a chance to learn how my Scots-Irish ancestors lived when they settled the region 250+ years ago.

Explore the best things to do in the Blue Ridge Mountain town of Cashiers, North Carolina, from hiking to waterfalls to local cuisine and charming accommodations.

Perched above a seasonal creek on a quiet, south-facing ridge in Tumble Creek, this 2020 Craig Reimer custom-built lodge offers a rare fusion of refined mountain living and elegant design. Tucked ...

My name is Forrest. And I have lived in Western North Carolina for a decade now. My personal journey on the path of conscious living began in 2013 on an inspiring trip to Maui, Hawaii. On that ...

Synchronous fireflies at Grandfather Mountain during the Grandfather Glows event in Linville, on June 25, 2022. Research on Grandfather Mountain has confirmed 10 species of fireflies or illumining ...

North Carolina is a rich travel destination, with national parks, vibrant cities and wellness retreats. Each article ...

VALLE CRUCIS, N.C. — One of the riches that bless many of the impoverished people my parish serves during our annual mission work trip to Appalachia is the living water that flows through their yards.

Southern Living released a list of the top 25 places to visit in the South in 2025. Asheville was included for its resilience after Hurricane Helene in 2024. Southern Living magazine recently came out ...