One of the most popular options on the railroad is the Nantanhala Gorge Excursion, which travels along the Tennessee and Nantahala rivers, carrying passengers across Fontana Lake. Once you arrive at ...

From Conway Scenic Railroad to Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, these rides will take you through America’s most beautiful ...

Though Asheville and Western North Carolina as a whole have been through a lot since Tropical Storm Helene swept through the region, Christmas isn't canceled. If you want to get on one classic ...

BRYSON CITY — Train enthusiasts with an eye for springtime scenery may want to make tracks to Bryson City in May for a trip through the Smoky Mountains. The Watauga Valley Railroad Historical Society ...

BRYSON CITY — On Saturday, May 3, the Watauga Valley Railroad Historical Society and Museum will sponsor a train excursion on the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. This is a wonderful opportunity to ...

On Saturday, September 6th, 2025, the Watauga Valley Railroad Historical Society and Museum will sponsor a steam train excursion on the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. This is a wonderful opportunity ...

Western North Carolina has made appearances on summer-related USA TODAY 10Best reader polls once again, earning spots on three different lists for outdoor fun. Polls released May 22 include Best ...

Great Smoky Mountains Natl. Park — The Great Smoky Mountains National Park will remain open through at least Oct. 19 amid the ...

The Eastern United States has no shortage of cute mountain towns that serve as the gateway to outdoor adventures, particularly around the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The problem is, those ...

America's most-visited national park, about a five hour drive from Cincinnati, has been forced to close some of its popular ...