Although just 45 miles from Gatlinburg, across the Tennessee line, Great Smoky Mountains National Park seems a world apart in ...

There are few fall experiences more enchanting than watching the North Carolina mountains transform into a kaleidoscope of ...

Some of the best fall foliage can be found in North Carolina, in places such as Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Nantahala National Forest, and Fontana Lake. Thankfully, there's a way that you can ...

Autumn in North Carolina transforms the landscape into a breathtaking canvas of reds, oranges, and golds. What better way to ...

On Saturday, September 6th, 2025, the Watauga Valley Railroad Historical Society and Museum will sponsor a steam train excursion on the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. This is a wonderful opportunity ...

BRYSON CITY — Train enthusiasts with an eye for springtime scenery may want to make tracks to Bryson City in May for a trip through the Smoky Mountains. The Watauga Valley Railroad Historical Society ...

DILLSBORO, North Carolina (WLOS) — Not long ago, the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad restored an old steam engine. It’s being credited with increasing ridership for excursions through our mountains.

The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad's Polar Express train ride kicks off Friday, Nov. 7, in Bryson City. It's a magical ...

Though Asheville and Western North Carolina as a whole have been through a lot since Tropical Storm Helene swept through the region, Christmas isn't canceled. If you want to get on one classic ...

Experience the best the Carolina mountains have to offer with this stunning little town filled with natural beauty and plenty ...