Four North Carolina state parks have reopened more than 50 days after Hurricane Helene devastated the region. The state Division of Parks and Recreation announced that Elk Knob, Lake James ...

Chimney Rock Mayor Peter O'Leary is proud of the progress merchants have made getting storefronts ready to re-open.

You'll feel connected to nature and your loved one as you enjoy this 3.2-mile trail in Fort Macon State Park. Its beauty is ...

Take exploring to the next level with WUNC's Guide to North Carolina State Parks. At WUNC, we’re dedicated to delivering high-quality news and analysis, but we also love introducing friends like ...

Wildlife, wetlands, and lots of water await at Beaufort County's Goose Creek State Park. Visit in the winter, and you might ...

After nearly four years of negotiations, Eno River State Park is formally adding more than 205 acres in Hillsborough to its ...

ASHEVILLE - Ten city parks remain closed nearly four months after Tropical Storm Helene tore through Western North Carolina, ...

One of the original Florida state parks, opened to the public in 1935, the 13,000-acre expanse felt more like Georgia or North Carolina with its high plateaus, steep ravines, waterfalls, and seasonal ...

A rare blast of snow fell along the North Carolina shore. Screengrab from North Carolina State Parks and Recreation on Facebook Snow fell on North Carolina beaches, making for a surreal sight ...