The U.S. Forest Service and other agencies have confirmed two July 23 accidents at Western North Carolina waterfalls, including one that resulted in a fatality. Transylvania County Rescue Squad Chief ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Whitewater Falls in North Carolina's Nantahala National Forest. Bilanol/Getty Images The impetus behind travel is often a desire ...

Firefighter Joseph Orr "lost his life in a tragic accident (July 23) while enjoying the great outdoors that he loved," according to the Clarks Chapel Fire-Recue. A North Carolina medical examiner’s ...

WorldAtlas recently named five scenic drives in Western North Carolina among the state's best. The honored Western North Carolina routes include the Waterfall Byway, Cherohala Skyway, and Appalachian ...

ASHEVILLE - After being sued by a group of conservation and environmental protection organizations in January for allegedly violating the National Forest Management Act, the U.S. Forest Service has ...

Memorial Day weekend is often considered the unofficial start of summer; There are plenty of ways to enjoy the warm weather in Western North Carolina, including the area's many waterfalls.