This state park in North Carolina can compete with bigger national parks nearby with its stunning views, well-maintained trails, and rock climbing spots.

Explore a quieter side to Pilot Mountain State Park in North Carolina. The Pilot Creek Trail is a secluded forest adventure ...

Crowders Mountain State Park in Kings Mountain, N.C., on Tuesday, October 25, 2022. Khadejeh Nikouyeh Knikouyeh@charlotteobserver.com Five NC State parks damaged by Hurricane Helene will reopen ...

Stone Mountain State Park has 90 tent and RV campsites, group camping, and primitive hike-in campsites along the Widow's Creek Trail. At the time of this writing, fees start at $12 a night for ...

Five NC State parks ... canceled the Mountain Monarch Festival at Gorges and all October events and field trips. The following rules now apply: At Crowders Mountain, trails and day-use areas ...

The state expects most of them, including Stone Mountain to reopen by mid-November. Chimney Rock, Mount Mitchell and South Mountains will likely be closed for a long time.

Stone Mountain State Park in Wilkes County will get $1.1 million to replace the stairs and overlook near Stone Mountain Falls along the Stone Mountain Park Loop Trail.