The Lake Lure Flowering Bridge, a historic bridge built in 1925 with views of Chimney Rock and the Blue Ridge Mountains, was turned into a gorgeous garden of botanicals.

Make this charming town your next Blue Ridge Mountains retreat, boasting a historic general store, boutique accommodation ...

But a local rail line that runs from Salisbury, North Carolina, through Asheville and the Blue Ridge Mountains to Morristown, Tennessee, was severely damaged with 21,500 feet of track washed out.

Twisting from the Piedmont through tunnels and along ridges up into the Blue Ridge Mountains, the line has long played an important role in connecting Western North Carolina to the rest of the state.

ASHEVILLE — Blue Ridge Parkway fees for camping and other activities are increasing in Western North Carolina, marking the first major fee change on the scenic byway since 2016. The National ...

The Norfolk Southern railroad line along Mill Creek, north of Old Fort, N.C., was destroyed by flood waters from Hurricane Helene. Photographed on Oct. 5, 2024. Robert Willett rwillett ...

Where is the Blue Ridge Parkway open? In addition to the recently opened segment near the Great Smoky Mountains, visitors can access 20 miles of the road from 285.5 (the Bamboo Gap) to mile marker ...

Locally damaging wind gusts, large hail, and a brief tornado are possible, especially near and east of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Strong winds are possible Wednesday into Wednesday evening across the ...