Western North Carolina has made appearances on summer-related USA TODAY 10Best readers choice awards once again, earning spots on three more lists of outdoor adventures. This time, WNC was praised for ...
The community is invited to a birthday bash on June 28, celebrating the 10th anniversary of Nantahala Outdoor Center’s operations on the Chattahoochee River. Nantahala Outdoor Center is one of the ...
Despite major damage caused by Tropical Storm Helene, several Western North Carolina locations are named in a roundup of river and lake-themed USA TODAY'S 10BEST Readers' Choice lists. Here's what to ...
On the western edge of the battleground state of North Carolina cuts the Nantahala River and an unlikely spot for an experiment in reconciliation. About 30 Americans went there to navigate the ...
Two paddle sports are temporarily banned on a popular North Carolina river after landslides pushed debris into the waterway, officials say. Commercial kayaking and rafting have been suspended on the ...
Western North Carolina destinations are featured in USA TODAY's 10Best Readers' Choice travel awards for 2025. The Nantahala River ranked third best river for fly fishing in the US, and Chetola Resort ...