The Linville River cuts an impressive swath across Avery and Burke counties. Rushing from Grandfather Mountain to Lake James, the river has carved a valley into the Blue Ridge Mountains so ruggedly ...

The Linville Gorge is about a two-and-a-half hour drive from Charlotte, and it’s one of North Carolina’s most breathtaking places. It’s also extremely unforgiving, even for experienced hikers, ...

Western North Carolina is reeling from the devastating floods, landslides and storm damage brought by the remnants of Hurricane Helene. The storm has left thousands of people stranded in the mountains ...

LINVILLE FALLS, N.C. — You never think you'll be in a situation where the road leading up to your home becomes completely impassible — where you can't get out, and people bringing some much needed ...

A recent list from Southern Living named the "15 most beautiful places in North Carolina" including several locations in Western NC. Established in 1966, Southern Living aims to "celebrate the food, ...

The area is defined by 12 miles of canyon that line the Linville River; its forests are brimming with unique flora and fauna and cool geological features. The Chimneys, for instance, is a set of rough ...