Western Northern Carolina's highest elevation are past peak, but fall color is moving down the slopes. Where can leaf peepers ...

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

As one gets older, retirement starts to become the main focus. For those 55 and up, saving up for retirement is a crucial step, but one other element is where to live. Many retirees choose to downsize ...

Over time, Abhayagiri diverged from the Mahavihara’s orthodox principles and evolved as a distinct and cosmopolitan centre of ...

Welcome to the Alabama Hills, one of California’s most unique geological wonders and a playground for explorers of all ages. These weathered granite boulders have a distinctive rounded appearance that ...

Mount Airy, North Carolina offers visitors that increasingly rare combination – breathtaking natural beauty without the accompanying stress of overcrowded tourist traps. This charming mountain town ...

So, no, there are no yaks roaming the Blue Ridge, but there are no bears in Chicago (or anywhere in Illinois, for that matter), and the only lions in Detroit are confined to the zoo. Does it matter if ...

Charlotte area residents approved a plan to add rail, improve bus service, and expand roads, sidewalks, and bike lanes.

This North Carolina trail in the Blue Ridge Mountains is an exhilarating adventure with a spooky side trail, which leads to ...

Water activities and miles of scenic hiking trails are accessible to all in this accommodating and historic town nestled in ...

CLEVELAND — Hurricane Melissa is anticipated to batter Jamaica as a major hurricane. The island’s Blue Mountains could magnify flooding in much the same way the Appalachian Mountains did during ...

Along Jamaica's eastern edge, you'll find the majestic Blue and John Crow Mountains, the fountainhead of the fragrant Blue Mountain Coffee and a scenic masterpiece for nature lovers. In fact, in 2015 ...