Heading into the summer season, large sections of the Blue Ridge Parkway’s winding path through the mountains of Western North Carolina remain closed for Tropical Storm Helene-related repairs.
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Asheville announces partial reopening of French Broad riverfront parks, greenways after Helene
Asheville announced the partial reopening of several riverfront parks and greenways along the French Broad on May 22, though some of the hardest hit areas remain fully closed.
Out of the 45 state parks and recreation areas in North Carolina, here are the top 10
From mountain hikes to river paddling and horseback riding, state parks in North Carolina offer a range of opportunities for adventure.
Forest bathing & more: 6 places in North Carolina that help you reach a state of zen
These forest trails, lodges, and wellness retreats across North Carolina invite visitors to reach a state of zen.
Trump just pulled back a plan to regulate toxic, cancer-causing PFAS. It’s in hundreds of water systems in North Carolina.
PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” are linked to cancer, birth abnormalities, and other health ailments. But Trump is pushing back a long-awaited plan to set federal limits on them.
The 10 best North Carolina state parks to enjoy in the winter
Here are the 10 best NC state parks to visit this winter for hiking, horseback riding, history hunting, and more.
Rerouting fall: Alternative autumn destinations in the Tar Heel State
With western North Carolina under a travel advisory, here are some other ideas for road trips in the Tar Heel State this fall.
The Triangle Guide: Our readers’ favorite parks
We asked our readers to tell us their favorite NC Triangle parks. Here’s what they said.
Rural NC communities get new state funding that will create 321 jobs
These grants will go towards creating jobs in six counties across the state of North Carolina: Chatham County, Pitt County, Wayne County, Halifax County, Stanly County, and Nash County.
North Carolina Finally Has a State Budget. Here’s What’s in It.
The budget offers a mix of good news on Medicaid, bad news for public schools, and weird news about judges, guns and plastic bags.
The History Behind All 63 National Parks In The US
People entered U.S. national parks nearly 312 million times in 2022. Stacker used publicly available data and resources from the National Park Service to compile this brief history of all 63 national parks in the U.S.
Most Extreme Temperatures In The History Of Every State—Including NC
Stacker consulted 2021 data from NOAA’s State Climate Extremes Committee to identify the hottest and coldest temperatures ever recorded in each state and Puerto Rico.
25 States Americans Visit the Most
Stacker has ranked the top 25 by the percentage of U.S. adults who have already made a visit. Check the rankings to see if your next destination is among these popular choices, or find your next adventure as you scroll.
States With The Most Drive-In Movie Theaters
Drive-in theaters evoke nostalgia, a step back to the 1950s. The first opened in New Jersey in 1933, when opening night drew people from at least 20 states to watch movies outdoors from their cars. Stacker examined County Business Patterns data from the Census Bureau to determine which states have the most drive-in movie theaters.
Offbeat Adventures: Travel To The Coolest Hidden Wonders In Every U.S. State
As more and more people venture out to make up for the last few pandemic-ridden years, you might be looking to go a little farther off the beaten path to avoid the crowds.
States With The Biggest Native American Populations
More than 5 million Native Americans live in the United States as members of 574 federally recognized and 63 state-recognized tribes. That number is projected to rise to 10 million by 2060. Stacker ranked the states with the largest Native American populations using data from the Census Bureau’s 2021 American Community Survey.
Meet Your Lawmakers: New State Sen. Mary Wills Bode Knows How Important High-Speed Internet Is. She Doesn’t Have It Either.
Bode says she is a strong advocate for reproductive rights and rural areas in North Carolina.
Meet Your North Carolina Lawmakers: State Rep. Tim Longest of Wake County
Democrat Tim Longest was elected to represent West Raleigh in the state House in November. He supports Medicaid expansion, improving workers’ rights, and strengthening gun safety laws.
Meet Your North Carolina Lawmakers: State Sen. Rachel Hunt of Mecklenburg County
Democrat Rachel Hunt was elected to represent southern Charlotte in the state Senate in November. She is a lawyer who previously served two terms in the state House. She is also an advocate for public education and the environment.
Meet Your North Carolina Lawmakers: State Rep. Lindsey Prather of Buncombe County
Democrat Lindsey Prather was elected to the state House in November. A former educator who calls Buncombe County home, Prather is eager to get to work to fight for better teacher pay, expand Medicaid, and defend abortion rights.
How the ‘MLK of Jones Lake’ Made This NC Park an Island of Equality
Jones Lake State Park, North Carolina’s first to admit Black visitors, was a place guests could breathe freely, thanks to its first Black park superintendent.
COVID Killed a Local Principal. So This NC School System Vowed Not to Be the First to Reopen.
Halifax County faced failing facilities, racial inequality, and a brutal pandemic to restart classroom learning.
Why I Think 2020 is a Game-Changer for Systemic Racism and Voter Suppression
A Johnston County candidate for town council says a history of voter suppression and racism looms large in NC in this election year.
State Employees Head Demands UNC System ‘Step Up’ and Hold Reckless Students Accountable
After coronavirus forces UNC-Chapel Hill shutdown, head of state employee group says UNC System must ‘step up’ and hold students accountable.
Supreme Court to Decide Fate of $8 Billion Pipeline That Could Devastate Black Communities
The 605-mile natural gas pipeline would transport natural gas from West Virginia to Virginia and North Carolina, but has faced staunch opposition from environmental groups.
2025 guide to leaf peeping in North Carolina: When & where to go to see fall colors
The Tar Heel State comes alive every fall as leaves begin to change colors. Discover when and where to go leaf peeping in North Carolina to witness the transformation.
11 extreme North Carolina weather events caught on tape
From deadly hurricanes to terrifying tornadoes, discover extreme weather events in North Carolina that were caught on tape (& watch the footage for yourself).
How NC LGBTQ+ organizations are adjusting after Trump eliminates mental health hotline option
NC, LGBTQ+ organizations adjust after the Trump administration eliminated the 988 hotline option for specialized mental health services.
Before Chantal swamped the NC town of Hillsborough, locals had been counting on FEMA
The Trump administration canceled a FEMA program in April that would have funded upgrades to protect Hillsborough, NC, from flooding. Then the Eno River rose more than 20 feet.
Thousands in NC prisons endure summer heat without air conditioning
Despite North Carolina’s brutally hot summers, about 21% of NC prisons are without air-conditioning.