North carolina mountains

The pinnacle of high difficulty hiking in North Carolina, this profile of Grandfather Mountain climbs almost 2,000 feet in just under four-miles and is one of

The 20 Best North Carolina Mountain Towns to Visit, including towns near Asheville, towns with great hiking trails and snow skiing, and more.

Happy Saturday! Here’s some weekend mountain views from North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains. There are still pockets of color in the lower elevations around Boone and Valle Crucis. At…

Hikes, viewpoints and scenic drives

Take a journey through the heart of Appalachia on the iconic Blue Ridge Parkway, offering breathtaking vistas from Virginia to North Carolina, with cascading waterfalls, historic mountain towns, and opportunities to connect with nature.

Looking to explore the North Carolina mountains? Here are amazing places to visit including Asheville, the Blue Ridge Parkway and much more!

Incredible sunsets are one of the many rewards of driving or hiking along the Blue Ridge Parkway, a national scenic treasure in the Smoky Mountains, rhododendrons bloom in this gorgeous photo that was taken along...

Explore our 40 favorite small towns in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Asheville NC, with shopping, restaurants and many things to do.

Explore a vibrant array of activities with our guide to the top attractions and things to do in Asheville, North Carolina!

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