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The town sits cradled in the Elk River Valley, surrounded by some of the most dramatic mountain scenery east of the Mississippi, with the imposing profile of Grandfather Mountain creating a backdrop ...

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Sugar Mountain is North Carolina's largest ski area. Snow brought in by the recent cold front allowed for a slightly early ...

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The body of a 21-year-old medical student from Coimbatore who was washed away while bathing at a waterfall near Kodaikanal was recovered on Tuesday, three days after the tragic incident happened.

Two earthquakes were recorded within hours of each other near Marion, North Carolina, and witnesses report they felt shaking miles away, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quakes registered ...

Two men were near the top of Humphreys Peak near Flagstaff when they were struck by lightning, deputies said. Getty Images/iStockphoto Two hikers were struck by lightning on a mountain in northern ...

These coffee shops are the favorites among locals thanks to their roasting excellence, innovative and tasty drink menu, and ...