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A Secluded Lake With Quiet Camping, Swimming, And Fishing Sits Nestled In North Carolina's Smoky Mountains

Nearly untouched by development and around the corner from an old-growth forest, this pristine lake is the perfect getaway ...
The Herald-Sun

4 NC state parks named among best in the US for 2025 (2 made the top 20)

Four NC state parks ranked among top U.S. parks for value stays in 2025. Pilot Mountain and Grandfather Mountain parks earned top-20 national spots. HomeToGo used price, size, trails, wildlife and ...

When is peak fall foliage in Virginia and North Carolina?

It’s time to start planning your leaf-peeping trips in Virginia and North Carolina. The official first day of fall was Sept.
Smart Cities Dive

Great leadership builds more than facilities: Exemplary Public Servant Cory Tobin

The Thomasville, North Carolina, parks and recreation director led development and construction of a state-of-the-art ...
Port City Daily

Leland awarded state grant for Sturgeon Creek Park development

The Town of Leland has successfully secured a $443,108 grant from the North Carolina Parks and Recreation Trust Fund to fund ...
Rams Wire

NC Gov. Stein asks to exempt Helene recovery from shutdown as state enters tourist season

Gov. Josh Stein has asked the Office of Management and Budget exempt all Tropical Storm Helene recovery efforts in Western ...

Opinion: Trump administration cuts to National Park Service threaten NC economy

As NC recovers from Helene, NPS staffing cuts aren’t just endangering our parks, they’re threatening the local revenue that ...
Raleigh News & Observer

4 NC state parks named among best in the US for 2025 (2 made the top 20)

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Four NC state parks ranked among top U.S. parks for value stays in 2025. Pilot Mountain and Grandfather Mountain parks earned top-20 ...