As one of over 40 state parks across North Carolina's diverse ... Southern Living Magazine even recorded Chimney Rock State Park as North Carolina's best state park. Blessed with an abundance ...

Between the state's stunning national parks and spirited cities ... and reader opinion to determine the best places to visit in North Carolina. Read on to start planning your trip, then vote ...

After Helene tore through Western North Carolina, the state closed all 13 of its parks west of Interstate 77. Most of them have since reopened, at least partially. But three parks remain closed ...