ASHEVILLE — A backcountry camping area near Mount Mitchell, on land owned by the U.S. Forest Service, has reopened to campers after two bear-proof steel food storage boxes were installed by N.C. High ...

ASHEVILLE - Hungry hikers and thirsty sightseers traversing the highest mountain in the East can now refuel on robust burgers, seasonal salads and freshly caught trout at a newly reopened park ...

Century-old Mount Mitchell State Park is getting ready to expand. State parks officials are working on a big land purchase, with the help of a national conservation group and private donors, that will ...

The Blue Ridge Parkway will be opening on Monday, Sept. 15, all the way up to Mt. Mitchell State Park, according to a Facebook post from the Reems Creek Fire Department. SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE REPORTED ON ...

Mount Mitchell State Park celebrates its 100th anniversary this month, with a land expansion underway that stands to more than double the size of the park. The oldest of 41 parks operated by the N.C.

Mount Mitchell's miles of hiking trails will delight both casual and experienced hikers. Whether you’re looking for a casual hike, or a longer and more strenuous adventure, Mount Mitchell State Park ...

This is the fourth article in a series on state parks in Western North Carolina. The park system is celebrating its centennial. MOUNT MITCHELL - Jake Blood likes nothing more than a hard, calf-burning ...

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A park south of Wamego will celebrate a milestone this weekend with a ribbon cutting, in part, to show off an expansion and improvements. Michael Stubbs and Christian Bishop with ...