Discover Tryon, North Carolina—the affordable mountain town where retirees enjoy stunning Blue Ridge views, mild weather, and ...

For many people planning early retirement, the biggest challenge is finding a destination that offers both financial relief and a rewarding lifestyle. Asheville, North Carolina, set in the heart of ...

While cities like Asheville are the darlings of western North Carolina, the small towns that dot the mountains serve as the heartbeat. And although some of them are still recovering, the resounding ...

We love history, and one of my favorite things about exploring the Blue Ridge Mountains is getting a chance to learn how my Scots-Irish ancestors lived when they settled the region 250+ years ago.

Tucked away in Western North Carolina, Cherokee provides unparalleled access to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. With ...

VALLE CRUCIS, N.C. — One of the riches that bless many of the impoverished people my parish serves during our annual mission work trip to Appalachia is the living water that flows through their yards.