Some of the best fall foliage can be found in North Carolina, in places such as Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Nantahala National Forest, and Fontana Lake. Thankfully, there's a way that you can ...

Though Asheville and Western North Carolina as a whole have been through a lot since Tropical Storm Helene swept through the region, Christmas isn't canceled. If you want to get on one classic ...

BRYSON CITY — On Saturday, May 3, the Watauga Valley Railroad Historical Society and Museum will sponsor a train excursion on the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. This is a wonderful opportunity to ...

BRYSON CITY — Train enthusiasts with an eye for springtime scenery may want to make tracks to Bryson City in May for a trip through the Smoky Mountains. The Watauga Valley Railroad Historical Society ...

BRYSON CITY, N.C. — The Watauga Valley Railroad Historical Society Museum invites you to enjoy the beauty of spring all while riding the rails in a vintage passenger railroad car.

DILLSBORO, North Carolina (WLOS) — Not long ago, the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad restored an old steam engine. It’s being credited with increasing ridership for excursions through our mountains.

Western North Carolina has made appearances on summer-related USA TODAY 10Best reader polls once again, earning spots on three different lists for outdoor fun. Polls released May 22 include Best ...

BRYSON CITY, N.C. — If you’ve ever wanted to see the beauty of western North Carolina’s mountains from a steam train, now’s your chance. • First Class ticket — $180 for adults, 21 and over only ...

US best fall train tides: From Conway Scenic Railroad to Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, these rides will take you through America’s most beautiful landscapes. Taking a fall train ride is the ideal ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Sevier County and its local and state partners have announced they are keeping the Great Smoky ...