Camping isn’t for everyone. Some people love the idea of being out in nature but would rather not wake up with a stiff back ...

A new list from WorldAtlas labeled these NC towns as "unpretentious." Here's why, plus a rundown on Western NC's options.

Four former residents have sued two Asheville-area treatment centers, alleging forced labor, abuse and strip searches at the ...

Just east of Asheville, Black Mountain offers small-town charm without big-city prices. The downtown area curves gently along State Street, perfect for a leisurely stroll. A silver deer statue stands ...

Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve hosted its annual First Day Hikes on Jan. 1 2026. Park Rangers led three hikes each ...

A woman was found dead Thursday on a hiking trail in northern Colorado, in what authorities believe to be a rare fatal ...

AND MANY FOLKS LIKE TO START THE NEW YEAR WITH A FIRST DAY HIKE. WXII 12 CHRIS PETERSON TOOK PART IN SHARES WITH US THE ...

While winter has taken its sweet time arriving out west, New Englanders have embraced early openings and plenty of ski days ...

KURE BEACH, N.C. (WECT) - The Kure Beach Recreation Department (KBRD) is inviting the community to First Day Hikes at two ...

North Carolina boasts many great outdoor recreation spaces, including this lakeside state park full of hiking, camping, and ...

The holidays are over and a new year has begun - but there are still some events to keep you busy this winter!

Researchers recommend “awe walks,” where you take time to note the many wonders in the vast outdoors around us, “to promote prosocial positive emotions in older adults.” They can also be an antidote ...