BURK COUNTY, N.C. — Linville Gorge Wilderness Area trails have reopened, but officials in Burke County warn that visitors should be extra cautious because the landscape has drastically changed after ...

I set off mid-afternoon into the Linville Gorge Wilderness near Morganton, North Carolina. Right from the trailhead I found dense groves of mountain laurel with bouquets of delicate pink flowers, as ...

In its first major construction work in years, the Linville Gorge Wilderness trail system is getting some much-needed TLC after years of being smothered with love – and erosion – by the increasing ...

There are more than 500 scenic waterfalls in North Carolina, but Linville Falls is special: The awesome double waterfall mysteriously disappears from sight between the two cascades. Two trails lead to ...

Everything you’ve heard about Linville Gorge is almost true. It’s a rough place, full of snags and blowdowns. The trails aren’t blazed, though there are a few signposts. But it’s a lot less crowded ...

Spring delivers all the fresh-air feels. It’s the perfect season to lace up your hiking boots and allow the outdoors to rejuvenate your senses. Whether you’re chasing breathtaking vistas, peaceful ...

Linville Gorge is sometimes called the Grand Canyon of the East. It sprawls over 12,000 rugged acres of U.S. Forest Service land in western North Carolina, but some trails are accessible enough for a ...