Travel News

Grandfather Mountain March 10, 2022 -- This week, construction crews installed one of the most prominent features 
on the new Wilson Center: bird-friendly glass, which prevents birds from colliding with the glass through a textured

ROBBINSVILLE, NC -- Release Date: Feb 11, 2022 U.S. Forest Service officials announced they will not re-open
Cable Cove Campground located in Robbinsville, NC on the Nantahala National Forest in 2022.

North Carolina Arboretum February 12 – May 8, 2022 Who was the visionary who designed some of America’s most iconic gardens and parks? Find out at an all-new  exhibit celebrating the life and work of Frederick Law Olmsted (FLO). 

Hendersonville -- Are you looking for something fun and different to do with your friends? Are you a history buff?
Do you like trains, lights, and the smell of burning coal? If so, you need to visit the Apple Valley Model Railroad Club

For wildlife whose ancestors have traversed our landscapes for centuries in search of food, mates, and territory,
this is not the question. Their instinct is to continue moving across age-old geographical paths. But humans have made this

Western North Carolina is an awesome area and Boone is just amazing!

ASHEVILLE – North Carolina Department of Transportation: Monday Oct 11, 2021

HENDERSONVILLE – Department of Transportaion September 22, 2021

Jeter Mountain Farm is settled on 411 acres in the Blue Ridge Mountains and has been an active farm in Henderson County

Hop aboard the Great Smoky Mountain Rail Road and step back in time as you experience the sights, sounds and experiences

The North Carolina Arboretum inspires people to learn about and care for trees, shrubs, and plants; conserve natural

Zip lining is a fun and exciting adventure! Western North Carolina is known for hiking, and white water rafting, and ziplining through forests and over waterfalls!

The Grove Park Inn is located just on the edge of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, in the heart of historic

The Biltmore Estate is nestled in the mountains of Western North Carolina.

RALEIGH – Families looking for fun summer adventures can enjoy one $5 kids fare special to travel the rails on NC By Train.