How Hurricane Helene highlighted need to invest in 'outdoor economy'

The outdoor economy is more than gear and trails,” Amy Allison, North Carolina Outdoor Economy Office director, said during a recent conference.
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This Tiny North Carolina Mountain Village Is The Peaceful Escape Everyone Needs

Tucked away in the North Carolina mountains, Bryson City feels like a storybook escape waiting to be discovered. This quiet ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park facilities will close in the government shutdown

America's most-visited national park, located along the Tennessee-North Carolina border, has been forced to close some of its ...
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These Spectacular Destinations Are Less Touristy Alternatives To The Crowds At Rocky Mountain National Park, According To Travelers

Rocky Mountain National Park is one of the most visited parks in the country, but at these dupe destinations, you can get similar scenery without the crowds.
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Visiting Asheville’s Blue Ridge Parkway highlights, North Carolina

Discover Asheville’s Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina with scenic overlooks, hikes, food stops, and insider travel tips.

Two Great Smoky Mountains restaurants recognized as top 'hidden gems.' See where

The travel site recognized Ristorante DellaSantina and PawPaw's Catfish Kitchen as top hidden gems in its 2025 Travelers’ ...
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Landslide forces closure of bypass around Great Smoky Mountains National Park

A landslide forced the closure of the Gatlinburg Bypass in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in eastern Tennessee after heavy rainfall on Saturday. Officials said the bypass will remain shut ...