While there are plenty of parks still open for leaf viewing, there are some areas still closed due from Tropical Storm Helene ...

Are you looking for a way to explore the natural beauty of North Carolina? If so, you may be wondering, “How many state parks are in North Carolina?” The answer is that there are 41 state parks ...

Nearly 64,000 of North Carolina’s newest residents who said they lived in a different state or country the previous year came ...

NORTH CAROLINA, USA — In the aftermath of Helene, all North Carolina state parks west of I-77 are closed through Oct. 31, according to the North Carolina State Parks Division of Parks and ...

All North Carolina state parks west of Interstate 77 are closed through at least Oct. 31, the Division of Parks and Recreation announced. These parks include Chimney Rock, Crowders Mountain, Elk Knob, ...

Take exploring to the next level with WUNC's Guide to North Carolina State Parks. At WUNC, we’re dedicated to delivering high-quality news and analysis, but we also love introducing friends like ...

After the deadly destruction of Hurricane Helene, over a dozen of North Carolina’s state parks will be shut down for several weeks. As cleanup continues across the southeast, The North Carolina ...

The N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation announced Wednesday it is canceling almost all events and programs at state parks across the state through Oct. 31 to focus on assistance to western North ...

The Kuwohi Observation Tower, formerly Clingmans Dome, offers breathtaking views in the Great Smoky Mountains and honors Cherokee history with its name ...

Hard-hit North Carolina tourist towns ... Here's what's open Here's a look at what attractions, roads, state parks and communities are closed or asking visitors to avoid: On track to open for ...

Hard-hit North Carolina tourist towns, ski resorts and tourist attractions are asking visitors to stay away, at least temporarily, as they recover from Hurricane Helene floods and damage.