Maggie Valley is a popular elk-spotting area. There have been recent reports of dangerously close interactions and people need to keep their distance.

As you map out your summer plans, consider these 5 national parks and plan out how much you will need to spend at each one.

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Here’s an inside look at the the state’s successful push to boost tourism across its inspirational southernmost region.

A retired biology professor with a passion for cat rescue, Sims created this museum with dual purpose: showcasing his extensive collection of cat memorabilia and generating funds for his no-kill cat ...

I had no idea that southern Illinois looked like that.” A growing number of visitors are discovering downstate as a travel destination amid recent efforts to entice more people to visit its lush ...

As cases have surged in North Carolina, the situation has gotten worse for many counties in western North Carolina. Most counties along the Tennessee border have gone from yellow or orange to red on ...

President Donald Trump signed executive orders to effectively slash environmental protections on more than half of the nation ...

Sunset at Cowee Mountain Overlook deserves its own special category of natural wonder. As the sun dips toward the horizon, the sky becomes a canvas for colors that seem almost artificially enhanced – ...

Despite its prevalence, there is no known level of radon that is safe, according to the Centers for Disease Control and ...

If you've been searching for your next weekend getaway or simply want to support those living in the western North Carolina ...

The Spartanburg Police Department reported that one person was shot in a domestic dispute in Spartanburg County.