North Carolina is a rich travel destination, with national parks, vibrant cities and wellness retreats. Each article ...

The earthquake was barely felt, if at all, and caused no damage, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Summer tourism in Western North Carolina — hiking, fishing, driving up scenic mountain roads — is a perfect respite for many from the hot southern season. But those idyllic mountain scenes are ...

With tightening budgets, a sluggish economy and competition from neighboring states putting pressure on the tourism industry in North Carolina, what could be done to ...

Hebron Falls is a popular hiking destination on the Boone Fork Trail in Julian Price Memorial Park. Peak leaf viewing season is coming to a close at some of the higher elevations in Western North ...

DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- The Executive Director of Visit NC, Wit Tuttell, stopped by the ABC11 Eyewitness News Studio to talk about how tourism is growing in North Carolina. The biggest thing Tuttell ...

Visitor spending in Mecklenburg County reached $6.4B in 2024, up 9% from 2023. Tourism in Mecklenburg supported 37,985 jobs and generated $2B in total payroll. Tax revenue from tourists saved county ...

Opinion articles provide independent perspectives on key community issues, separate from our newsroom reporting. Already, the first reds and golds have started edging the ridgelines in western North ...