Than Axtell, a fly-fishing guide who has lived in western North Carolina for three decades, adores the unimpeded wilderness ...

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

Almost every state park across western North Carolina is open. While some do have trails closed, most are still encouraging visitors to come out this summer. State parks Accessibility Status: Chimney ...

The Golden Gate Bridge Recreation Area (California) and the scenic, car-centric Blue Ridge Parkway (North Carolina and Virginia) each exceeded $1 billion ($1.5 and $1.4 billion, respectively).

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Republicans at the North Carolina legislature gave final approval Tuesday to two pieces of legislation that would compel state agencies to participate in President Donald Trump's ...

Employment growth, state minimum wage, unions and political landscape are inside the factors. For jobs, North Carolina tied for first with the state minimum wage ($7.25 an hour) equal to the federal; ...

With the Wildcats now headed to Omaha, Carolina becomes the latest in a growing line of pre-tournament favorites to fail to reach Omaha. Four of the top 5 national seeds — Vanderbilt , Texas ...

A two-year-old has been found dead after being reported missing from a property on Kerr Lake in Vance County Tuesday afternoon, the sheriff’s office said.

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Three national parks in Arizona rank as some of the deadliest in the country, according to a new study. Shipping company My Baggage examined each national park’s average ...

On June 3, Fire Captain Paul Brown confirmed to USA TODAY the adult male was a tourist and, according to investigators, the swimmer suffered a leg injury, possibly from a shark bite.

North Carolina will now play Arizona, the winner of the Eugene Reginal, in their Super Regional for the right to go to the CWS.It’d be their 13th appearance and second straight after making it to ...

Elk, deer, turkeys, coyotes, and red-tailed hawks make their homes in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, a 522,427-acre natural wonderland that straddles the North Carolina-Tennessee border.