Fall colors will peak at elevations of 3,500 and 4,500 feet in two weeks, a fall foliage expert predicted.  The slight chill ...

A trip to the North Carolina mountains during fall can be beautiful. Driving the Blue Ridge Parkway and viewing the fall colors is a regular stop for many people. But Hurricane Helene's damage in 2024 ...

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Sugar Mountain is a sweet little mountain village located at an altitude of 5,236 ft in the High Country of North Carolina. It’s a perfect place for year-round outdoor adventures, offering gorgeous ...

Western North Carolina's scenic landscapes have served as a backdrop for numerous films over the years. The Biltmore Estate is a particularly popular filming location, featured in movies like "Forrest ...

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One of the great mysteries of nature is attempting to predict precisely when the Blue Ridge Mountains Fall colors will peak every year. Of course, there is some science that goes into making the ...

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AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. On Sept. 27, 2024, remnants of Hurricane Helene devastated Western North Carolina, killing 108 people and leaving a nearly $60 ...

If you're visiting Great Smoky Mountains National Park, October is a lovely time. You just need to make a plan because it's busy. Leaf peepers flock to Great Smoky Mountains National Park because of ...

RAIN, THOUGH, LEFT EVEN FOR THEM. SO RAINFALL HAS BEEN HARD TO COME BY THE LAST COUPLE OF DAYS. AND REALLY WE’VE ONLY HAD A LITTLE BIT OVER AREAS OF EASTERN SECTIONS OF THE PIEDMONT. RIGHT NOW YOU’RE ...