Many Western NC towns that would normally see a surge of tourists for fall leaf season are not only recovering from the storm’s aftermath but also struggling due to the drop in visitors. Bryson City, ...

Though Western North Carolina is still recovering from the effects of Tropical Storm Helene, publications across the nation have continued to praise the region for its many attractions. Writers at ...

You can’t swing a stick in Western NC without hitting a wonderful place to celebrate Christmas. But you’d be hard-pressed to ...

Helene, the WNC region has received recognition for its beauty and culture. Here's what WorldAtlas writers said.

WorldAtlas has released a list of its 12 most hospitable NC towns – and it may come as no surprise to Asheville residents that many of their choices were located in the western areas of the state.

Bryson City, tucked in the Great Smoky Mountains in Swain County, was among the Western North Carolina spots spared from the worst of Hurricane Helene’s wrath. It is open for travelers looking for ...