With a population of around 1,500, Bryson City certainly qualifies as a small town, but—like many places in western North Carolina—it punches above its weight in terms of charm and access to the great ...

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 ...

The state is awarding $204 million to fund 48 drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects across 27 counties. In WNC, Bryson City and Waynesville will receive $9.2 million and $8.2 million, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. captiontkAlli Hill I love the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, but my go-to nearby towns have gotten crowded. In search of an ...

Elizabeth Ellison was dealing almost strictly in watercolors when a logistical challenge transformed her painting career. It was 2013, and she was planning a one-person exhibition at the NC Arboretum ...

Here's everything you need to know to plan a trip to Bryson City, North Carolina. Stay overnight at the Fryemont Inn, a cozy lodge dating from the 1920s. Start your day with a hearty Southern ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Gov. Josh Stein announced July 23 that 27 counties across the state will receive more than $204 million in funding for 48 drinking ...

I've been visiting the mountains of North Carolina and Tennessee since I was a child. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park was our go-to destination for family vacations, and I've carried that ...