Free pet-friendly event features contests, adoptions and a shot at a $1,000 prize
Fryingpan Mountain Lookout Tower is a decommissioned U.S. Forest Service firewatch station along the Blue Ridge Parkway. The 70-foot tower climb is one of the most iconic hikes in Western North Carolina.
State report finds bass most popular catch, outpacing Mountain trout and other inland species
Mild temperatures give way to cooler air and possible frost early next week in Asheville area
Helicopter drops stop spread near Kitsuma Trail; larger Jumping Branch Fire remains active near Marion
Have you ever seen an owlet hatch? The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission wants to allow you to see just that with their “Barn Owlet Watch 2026” livestream.
A comedy festival, a new art walk and a long-running sunrise service are all on the docket this weekend in WNC.
Officials urge caution as North Carolina wildfire count climbs past 600
New resource offers gardening solutions for small spaces, tailored to the region’s mountain climate.
Jumping Branch Fire grows to 185 acres near Marion, crews hold 20% containment