Nearby Tallulah Gorge State Park features a 1,000-foot deep canyon carved by the Tallulah River, with trails ranging from rim overlooks to challenging descents to the gorge floor. It’s like Georgia’s ...

Three stunning waterfalls – Glen Burney Falls, Glen Marie Falls, and Cascades – each with its own distinct character and charm. The sound of rushing water drowns out any remnants of everyday stress, ...

Emergency crews are responding to fires in Haywood County and on the Blue Ridge Parkway. According to the North Carolina ...

This remote reservoir is located in the Chattahoochee National Forest and offers a haven for campers, hikers, and fisherman ...

Georgia is one of the best Southern states for winter fun! Check out these top winter destinations in Georgia for your winter ...

In Western North Carolina, the highest elevations are past peak, but as fall color moves down the slopes, mid-elevation areas ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

CHARLOTTE — A $25,000 treasure hunt is now underway in the Blue Ridge Mountains. A Charlotte coin maker stashed a mason jar full of gold coins somewhere on the forest floor near a public hiking trail ...

ROANOKE, Va. – The National Park Service has reduced staffing and operations due to the government shutdown, affecting many federal departments. This comes as tourists begin visiting the Blue Ridge ...

The government shut down Oct. 1, 2025, as Republicans and Democrats are locked in a stalemate over funding the federal government. Here are stories about how the impasse is affecting North Carolina, ...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. -- A 26-mile stretch of the Blue Ridge Parkway has reopened in western North Carolina -- just in time for the busy fall season -- marking a major milestone in the state's recovery ...

A 26-mile stretch of the Blue Ridge Parkway has reopened in western North Carolina - just in time for the busy fall season - marking a major milestone in the state’s recovery nearly one year after ...