Hebron Falls is a popular hiking destination on the Boone Fork Trail in Julian Price Memorial Park. Peak leaf viewing season is coming to a close at some of the higher elevations in Western North ...

Passed down through generations, these family-owned North Carolina biscuit houses prove some recipes never need changing.

These hole-in-the-wall taco spots across North Carolina serve up handmade flavor that locals say hits straight from the heart.

As one gets older, retirement starts to become the main focus. For those 55 and up, saving up for retirement is a crucial step, but one other element is where to live. Many retirees choose to downsize ...

The dense canopy creates a seemingly endless sea of green treetops, with occasional clearings providing contrast. The overlook itself often offers a refreshing breeze that provides welcome relief from ...

The Maryland-style crab cakes are packed with sweet lump crabmeat and minimal filler – a refreshing departure from the breadcrumb hockey pucks that some places try to pass off as crab cakes. The ...

Do you know what people from each state are called? Find out the official nicknames for residents of each state—and the stories behind them. What’s in a nickname? It might sound like the setup of a ...

Discover this vibrant mountain town in Western North Carolina that showcases breweries, delicious restaurants, and close ...

BOONE — Boone’s tourism economy is outperforming surrounding areas, with local hotel occupancy tax revenues climbing more than 11% last fiscal year, even as Blowing Rock and Watauga County experienced ...

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The Magic Mailbox — on King Street near the Turchin Center — is a place for all to stop, reflect and anonymously answer a question current question with supplies provided ...

Many know Boone as an explorer and hunter but always think of him as only living in Kentucky. However, he moved to North Carolina in 1750 at age 15 and ...