A path ends abruptly at the heavily damaged Flowering Bridge in Lake Lure, N.C., on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Allen G. Breed) Nearly a year after Hurricane Helene’s devastating pathway through ...

Tucked away along a winding mountain road near Highlands, North Carolina, Sequoyah Falls offers a refreshing escape into ...

An “evolving food scene” with river views, locally sourced eats and more garnered attention for this tourism favorite.

It all started over sweet tea. A friend raved about North Carolina’s mountain towns, art communities, and southern hospitality. I’d never been there, but something about how she described it — ...

Nearly a year after Hurricane Helene’s devastating pathway through western North Carolina, a vibrant tourist attraction offering visitors a serene escape in the Blue Ridge Mountains is being torn down ...