North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein announced that the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources has awarded more than $11 ...

True to his quiet demeanor, John M. Whitney retired on June 18, 2025, without fanfare. As Senior Advisor for Public Lands & ...

Governor Josh Stein continues his western North Carolina tourism campaign with a visit to the town of Hot Springs on Thursday afternoon.

The nonprofit that runs Polk County's Pearson's Falls says restoration work to the ecological gem should done this year, but access remains a problem.

The Chimney Rock Interpretive Association (CRIA) is excited to announce the final youth workshop for the season, scheduled ...

The storm hit just 11 days after a violent thunderstorm with strong winds killed three people and knocked down trees and ...

Chimney Rock State Park has reopened to the public nine months after closing due to damage from Hurricane Helene.

An iconic tourist attraction in an area of western North Carolina among the hardest hit by Hurricane Helene reopened to the ...

Chimney Rock State Park reopened June 27, nine months after Helene devastated the area. Local officials celebrated the recovery milestone last week.

Chimney Rock State Park reopened June 27, nine months after Tropical Storm Helene. Local officials say the park is vital to ...

Chimney Rock State Park reopened June 27, nine months after Helene devastated the area. Local officials celebrated the recovery milestone last week.