WorldAtlas writers placed this Western N.C. town on a list of nine N.C. locations perfect for weekend getaways.

If you have dogs and would like options for dog-friendly hikes in Gastonia, North Carolina, here is a list of trails that you and your fur babies can enjoy together.

Hiking the Appalachian Trail through the Blue Ridge Mountains takes people through thick forests and across grassy mountaintop balds. This year it also includes a short boat ride. Floodwaters from ...

Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina took a significant step in preserving Western North Carolina’s natural landscape.