The northern section of the Big Sur Scenic Byway begins in the charming town of Carmel-by-the-Sea, a place so quaint and picturesque it feels like you’ve stumbled into a fairy tale. With its ...

Fall is a stunning time of year for outdoor exploration but finding places for leaf-peeping without the crowds is a real ...

Locals call this stretch the crown jewel of North Carolina’s mountain roads. The 469-mile “America’s Favorite Drive” reaches ...

The most picturesque time of the year? You can be the judge, but these Blue Ridge Mountain adventures will have you singing the praises of fall in no time.

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Discover the best North Carolina mountain drives for early fall color, from high ridges and waterfalls to quiet byways and ...

For South Carolina, peak fall foliage typically occurs between mid-October and early November, with the most vibrant displays in the mountainous Upstate region.

That’s the standard experience at Wiseman’s View, a jaw-dropping scenic overlook nestled in the mountains near Marion, North Carolina. In a world where we’re constantly glued to screens, there’s ...

Escape the crowds and chaos with these secluded retreats in North Carolina. Perfect quiet getaways near Raleigh for nature, ...

Resting at 3,494 feet above sea level, Lake Glenville in the tiny community of Glenville, North Carolina, is the highest lake east of the Rocky Mountains, but its elevation isn’t its only distinction.

Korrin Bishop is an outdoor travel expert who once lived near Great Smoky Mountains National Park. She spent considerable ...

Travel a little more than an hour away from the Luray, Virginia, campground to the Blue Ridge Parkway, a 469-mile scenic drive spanning the Appalachian highlands to weathered mountains. The parkway ...