This waterfall in North Carolina's Nantahala National Forest is the ideal swimming hole for families, with easy access and ...

Follow the path of the infamous pirate Blackbeard on a trail that retraces his steps to some of his favorite beaches and ...

What time is liftoff? ULA's Atlas V should be visible outside of Florida pending weather. Did your city, state make the rocket launch visibility map?

With dedication and ingenuity, a recovery team has been helping the endangered shorebirds overcome old and emerging threats ...

In the bustling beach town of Myrtle Beach, where seafood joints and tourist traps compete for attention, there’s a humble ...

In the bustling beach town of Myrtle Beach, where oceanfront high-rises and flashy attractions compete for attention, there’s ...

Three women have been charged following the death of an 11-year-old in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Just before 6 p.m. on ...

Swimmers and beachgoers in Florida, South Carolina and North Carolina were urged to use caution when entering the ocean.

Explore the best of Chapel Hill in 36 hours—local eats, UNC history, art, nature, and cozy charm. A perfect weekend getaway ...

A recent 10Best Readers' Choice survey named the top 10 beach picks in N.C. It included some of the beaches closest to Asheville.

USA TODAY 10Best readers voted Holden Beach and Ocean Isle Beach among the best in North Carolina. ... the best beaches in N.C., South Carolina, ... Google Maps data, the three closest beaches to ...