Nearly untouched by development and around the corner from an old-growth forest, this pristine lake is the perfect getaway ...

According to the Virginia Department of Forestry, foliage in areas surrounding the state’s mountains and west can typically ...

The 10 most visited national parks, including Yosemite, Zion, and Acadia, are open during the government shutdown, but some ...

In an already tumultuous time for national parks, a government shutdown exacerbates staffing shortages and visitor concerns.

Some services will be limited during the government shutdown, the National Park Service says. But NC tourism officials urge people to visit Western North Carolina, which is a year into its recovery ...

A government shutdown triggering the furlough of about two-thirds of National Park Service employees across the country.

The Blue Ridge Parkway, Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Appalachian National Scenic Trail are mostly open, but visitors should expect changes.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park, spanning the border between North Carolina and Tennessee, remains open during the ...

The extent of the federal government's shutdown remains unclear. Here's what we know about the Blue Ridge Parkway, WNC's ...

From the majestic peaks of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park to the unparalleled beaches of Cape Hatteras National Seashore, millions of Americans visit North Carolina’s national parks each year ...

millions of Americans visit North Carolina’s national parks each year to enjoy the natural beauty, culture, history, and recreation they offer. I spent more than four decades with the National Park ...