LINVILLE, N.C. — Higher prices at the pump have some families staying closer to home for the holiday weekend. “Flying is expensive and then if you don’t have your own vehicle, renting cars has been ...

The U.S. Forest Service says all campgrounds in North Carolina's National Forests will close on Monday and remain closed until at least May 15.In a news release, officials say the decision was made ...

All pollen aside, when spring flowers are blooming and the weather has turned from cool to mild in the Charlotte area, there’s a short window to head outside and go camping before summer temperatures ...

Overnight camping has been halted at two campgrounds in western North Carolina because of encounters with bears.The U.S. Forest Service on Wednesday closed Shining Rock Wilderness and Graveyard Fields ...

Waynesville, North Carolina, a picturesque town nestled between Gatlinburg and Asheville (and a great Smokies alternative to both), has taken a solid stance by officially banning campgrounds and RV ...