Chimney Rock is a western North Carolina jewel,” Governor Josh Stein said in a statement. “Reopening the state park will draw ...

The Fryingpan Mountain Lookout Tower Trail is the strangest hiking trail name in North Carolina. Read on to discover how it earned its unique name.

Update: June 6, 2025, at 8:20 a.m. ETAs travelers begin to hit the road for summer vacations, the national average for a ...