Mount Mitchell State News Today

A nonprofit has placed equipment near the top of Mount Mitchell to help keep campers safe from bears.

Where was ‘SNL’ trio movie “Please Don’t Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain” filmed in NC? Look out for these hot spots in Charlotte and beyond.

Nancy Sampson, 61, of Greer, South Carolina, was traveling with her husband when died on the Blue Ridge Parkway after falling down a cliff.

Summer is here and the McDowell Trails Association will continue its Year of the Trail Hike Series in July and August with two hikes that are new to the association’s

Want to explore the best hikes in North Carolina? Grab your hiking boots and check out our hand-picked list of top hikes in the area!

RALEIGH — The North Carolina Parks and Recreation Authority, which oversees the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund recently approved $17.4 million to fund nine capital improvement projects and six land

The United States is a car-obsessed nation, and a road trip feels like a natural right to many.

As a state park ranger, Caleb Blackwell has had many unique experiences but one he’ll never forget is his encounter with a black bear while he was at Mount Mitchell

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — When most kids return home to see their parents for Christmas,...

Army veteran, long-distance runner breaks record for 62-mile Pitchell run in Asheville Karen Chávez, Asheville Citizen Times © Courtesy of Kyle Curtin Kyle Curtin, of Durango, Colorado, takes a selfie Dec. 21 on top of Mount Mitchell. Curtin broke the Fastest Known Time for Pitchell - the 62-mile trail between the summits of Mount Pisgah and Mount Mitchell. When most kids return home to see their parents for Christmas, couch lounging and hot cocoa are typically in order. But...