Trails
Trails
May 2023
Hit up these pet-friendly hangouts and activities for you and your best friend to enjoy—together
Mar 2023
An abundant resource, poplar wood has a staggering mountain history
Dec 2022
The reimagined and revitalized Southern metropolis of our northern neighbor
Sep 2022
Following Hernando de Soto’s historic–and devastating–legacy through the South
Sep 2022
From the galleries of Asheville to the backroad studios of world-class artisans, amble along the Blue Ridge Craft Trails to discover the creative spirit of the North Carolina mountains
Jun 2022
Old Fort’s Black community is creating outdoor recreational areas to rejuvenate their home
Mar 2022
WNC’s boomtown has mighty good neighbors—meet 10 nearby communities prized for their own style of livability
Mar 2022
From a scary-steep ride to historical encounters and a swig of Tennessee whiskey, our travel writer dives into Chattanooga
Dec 2021
Even in the depths of the cold season, these lower-elevation routes keep the wheels turning
Aug 2021
The new Youngs Mountain Trail in Rutherford County reaches spectacular vantages
Jun 2021
A contemporary cabin on Lake James offers enduring style and a blissfully slow pace
Dec 2020
Indoors and out, there’s no shortage of options for family fun in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge
Dec 2020
Find great shopping, dining, and family-friendly skiing in the quaint village of Blowing Rock
Sep 2020
Discover Valle Crucis, the Yadkin Valley, a Blue Ridge Parkway alternative, and the New River along four of the region's northern routes
Sep 2020
In WNC's central region, follow these routes to explore the Linville Gorge and Lake James, Mount Mitchell, and the region's forestry heritage
Sep 2020
Head to WNC's far western areas to take in Indian Lakes, Newfound Gap, Nantahala, and Waterfalls scenic byways
Jun 2020
As the Nantahala and Pisgah national forests face a historic turning point, the planners are impassioned and the stakes are high
Jun 2020
From famed film locations to captivating vistas, Lake Lure and Chimney Rock have it all
Feb 2020
Near Lake Toxaway, a one-of-a-kind native plant sanctuary preserves and restores
Aug 2019
The towers that once helped the mountains ward off blazes are finding new lives as hiking destinations