The adventure begins at the Elowah Falls Trailhead near Ainsworth State Park. At first, the sounds of rushing water mix with the steady hum of traffic along the freeway nearby — ...

Sequestered among the western foothills of the Blue Mountains is a relatively well-kept rocky secret: Steins Pillar, the ...

DEC announces $3.2 million in Smart Growth grants for 26 Adirondack projects, including an Essex Food Hub expansion and affordable housing in Saranac Lake.

The trail leading to one of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore’s most popular sights will remain closed through 2026, according to the National Park Service. Heavy rain and melting snow washed away ...

Whether you're thinking about a hike up a mountain or just seeing it from a distance, these are the best mountains and highest points across the U.S. you should be visiting.

Ready to hike? These North Carolina trails offer incredible views, peaceful forests, and some of the most scenic routes in the Southeast.

Prescribed fires are planned for Pisgah and Nantahala National Forests. Some are planned to be over a thousand acres. Here's ...

Resilience has long been part of the Amazing American story: surviving hardship, rebuilding, and thriving again against the ...

If you notice parts of the Pisgah and Nantahala National Forests burning over the next few months, rest assured. Crews with ...

Last month, James Melonas, the supervisor of North Carolina’s national forests, signed off on a Helene recovery plan that could span tens of thousands of acres of the Pisgah National Forest over ...

The concept of 'trail magic' on hiking paths extends to community life. Discover why participation, not observation, sustains us.

From mountain peaks to coastal shores, these North Carolina campgrounds offer scenic escapes for every type of camper.