After Lake Lure was drained to remove Hurricane Helene debris, the town isn't expecting nearly the same number of visitors ...

Chimney Rock State Park reopened June 27, nine months after Helene devastated the area. Local officials celebrated the ...

WorldAtlas named seven Western North Carolina towns among the nine most scenic in the state. The towns are Blowing Rock, Bryson City, Highlands, Lake Lure, Saluda, Banner Elk and Hot Springs. Some ...

By Nathan Layne LAKE LURE, North Carolina (Reuters) -When Hurricane Helene's flood waters slammed into Lake Lure's century-old dam last September, gouging a massive scar into one embankment and ...

Chimney Rock State Park reopened June 27, nine months after Helene devastated the area. Local officials celebrated the recovery milestone last week.

The popular Steel Creek Campground, north of Morganton, is among the sites that have been fully booked for months.

China's outdoor sports scene flourished during the May Day holiday, with millions participating in diverse activities that ...

BLACKFOOT RIVER — From its start in the untouched wilderness at Rogers Pass on to its meeting with the Clark Fork, the Blackfoot River has spent the past century carrying ...

"Every dollar of your $10.00 admission will help us serve the community better with future programing and museum exhibits," ...

Visitors atop Chimney Rock get a view of Hickory Nut Gorge and Lake Lure at Chimney Rock State Park. Travis Long [email protected] This story was originally published June 12, 2025 at 5:00 AM.