From its gorgeous, island-laden coastline in the east to its awe-inspiring Great Smoky Mountains in the west, North Carolina has perhaps the best opportunities for outdoor recreation in the Eastern ...

Five NC State parks damaged by Hurricane Helene will reopen, at least partially, on Friday. The soon-to-open parks are: Grandfather Mountain, Gorges, Crowders Mountain, Lake Norman and Rendezvous ...

The N.C. State Parks system is raising some user fees for its facilities across the state to reflect increased costs of operation. The state Division of Natural and Cultural Resources announced the ...

The ongoing threat of wildfires across North Carolina prompted state officials on Friday to close back country campsites in nine state parks. Camping is off limits until Dec. 1 at Crowders Mountain, ...

RALEIGH, N.C. (WITN) - North Carolina state parks are moving to a new check-in and check-out schedule for overnight camping. Officials with the North Carolina Department of Parks and Recreation ...

There’s no shortage of public land to explore in America, but when it comes to unforgettable scenery, easy access, and ...

The “Great Outdoors” in North Carolina is apparently not big enough when it comes to avoiding the coronavirus. People seeking relief from isolation during the pandemic are overwhelming some of North ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Crowders Mountain State Park in Kings Mountain, N.C., on Tuesday, October 25, 2022. (Khadejeh Nikouyeh/Knikouyeh@charlotteobserver ...

Crowders Mountain State Park in Kings Mountain, N.C., on Tuesday, October 25, 2022. Khadejeh Nikouyeh Knikouyeh@charlotteobserver.com Five NC State parks damaged by Hurricane Helene will reopen, at ...