These areas have undergone significant cleanup and are now ready to welcome back campers, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts. We encourage everyone to take advantage of these reopened sites for a ...

Campground reservations for the Blue Ridge Parkway opened Jan. 10 for the 2026 camping season. According to a Facebook post ...

Davidson River Campground in Pisgah National Forest will be closed from November 2025 through May 2026 for renovations, according to an Oct. 20 news release from Naventure. The bathhouse renovations ...

ASHEVILLE — Blue Ridge Parkway fees for camping and other activities are increasing in Western North Carolina, marking the first major fee change on the scenic byway since 2016. The National Park ...

Last summer, I was fortunate enough to embark on a leisurely Blue Ridge Parkway road trip, just me and my favorite dog. We spent a week exploring beautiful vistas, exhilarating hiking trails, and ...

PISGAH FOREST — Sliding Rock, a natural water slide and one of the most popular destinations in Pisgah National Forest, will open for the summer season beginning Memorial Day weekend, operating daily ...

Western North Carolina is home to hundreds of miles of hiking trails, cascading waterfalls, old-growth forests and sacred lands, most of which are found throughout Pisgah and Nantahala national ...

ASHEVILLE — Camping fees may be increasing for certain front country and backcountry sites on the Blue Ridge Parkway in Western North Carolina. The National Park Service announced proposed fee changes ...