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High Country camping spots fully booked for July 4th weekend
The popular Steel Creek Campground, north of Morganton, is among the sites that have been fully booked for months.
9 months after Helene, some NC businesses hang on by a thread while others close
In Asheville and other parts of Western North Carolina, tourism-related outlets are still fighting to survive the summer.
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7 Dreamy State Parks In North Carolina That Locals Want To Keep A Secret
The Opera Box is a natural stone alcove that frames the view like a living painting. It’s the perfect spot for romantic moments or just quiet contemplation of how tiny we are in this big world. South ...
Chimney Rock State Park is open: An 'economic engine' for areas of Western NC
Chimney Rock State Park reopened June 27, nine months after Helene devastated the area. Local officials celebrated the ...
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7 State Parks In North Carolina That Feel Like National Parks But Without The Crowds
Gorges State Park is like nature’s water park, minus the long lines and overpriced snacks. This place gets over 80 inches of ...
Lake Lure prepares for a quieter Fourth of July as drained lake impacts holiday tourism
After Lake Lure was drained to remove Hurricane Helene debris, the town isn't expecting nearly the same number of visitors ...
Chasing waterfalls: Iconic Western NC spots for cooling down, sightseeing this summer
Triple Falls, in DuPont State Recreational Forest, is quintessential, a waterfall’s waterfall: roaring, dramatic, picturesque ...
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Land near Lake Lure protected for future trails by Conserving Carolina
Conserving Carolina purchased land for future trails on Buffalo Shoals Road. This property will be an anchor for trails on ...