Blue Ridge Parkway Coverage

Have you seen these Hollywood movies filmed in North Carolina?

From "Bull Durham" to Academy Award-winning dramas, the state has played host to multiple films based on fact and fiction.

Joseph Ochoa, WRAL multiplatform producer

8 miles of Blue Ridge Parkway closed after guests try to hold bears

National Park Service officials are closing an 8-mile stretch of the Blue Ridge Parkway near Asheville.

Blue Ridge Parkway: How to visit and what you can do

The Blue Ridge Parkway is a scenic route that runs 469 miles through 29 Virginia and North Carolina counties.

Arri Woodhouse, WRAL contributor

Fall color 2023: Here's when and where to see leaves change in NC

Fall has officially begun, which means signs of fall will start to appear soon. Depending on where you are in the state, you might see these signs sooner than others.

Arri Woodhouse, WRAL contributor

Hiker dies after falling from Blue Ridge Parkway overlook in NC

A woman died after falling off a cliff on the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina this weekend.

6 great day trips from Raleigh that are not the beach

We have some great ideas for fun that aren't too far away!

New federal plan could open parts of western NC forests to logging

North Carolina's Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests are among the most visited in the country. The future of roughly half of the combined forests is now in the hands of the U.S. Forest Service after eight years of arguments about its highest and best use.

Facing opposition, feds shape future for popular NC forestland

North Carolina's Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests are among the most visited in the country. The future of roughly half of the combined forests is now in the hands of the U.S. Forest Service after eight years of arguments about its highest and best use.

Laura Leslie, WRAL capitol bureau chief

Asheville, Charlotte, Lake Lure ranked among South's Best by Southern Living magazine

Several North Carolina destinations are being recognized by Southern Living as winners of the magazine's 2022 South's Best Awards.

Jessica Patrick, WRAL Sr. multiplatform producer

Bryan Mims takes one last look at the Blue Ridge Parkway

Bryan Mims' final part of his journey on the Blue Ridge Parkway basks in the splendor and beauty of fall in the high country.

The Orchard at Altapass a 'slice of heaven' in the Blue Ridge Mountains

Since buying The Orchard at Altapass in 1994, Kit has considered it her personal slice of heaven, tucked away in the Blue Ridge Mountains. (Video Courtesy: Claire Galt)

The Orchard at Altapass: 'The closest you will get to heaven before you get to heaven'

When sibling duo Kit Trubey and Bill Carson heard their childhood happy place was being sold for development, they acted fast to preserve the land and keep its many traditions alive. Since buying The Orchard at Altapass in 1994, Kit has considered it her personal slice of heaven, tucked away in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Praveena Somasundaram, UNC Media Hub

Fall colors shine along Blue Ridge Parkway as region's natural beauty comes through

WRAL's Bryan Mims experiences the Blue Ridge Parkway at the best time of year, when the leaves change and the fall season hits its stride.

Bryan Mims shares the fall splendor on the Blue Ridge Parkway

It happens every year, right about now. A great blaze of color sweeps across North Carolina, firing up in the mountains and flowing toward the sea -- and it's the most spectacular along the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Bear attacks couple, dog on Blue Ridge Parkway

A bear attacked a couple Wednesday evening in the parking lot of an Asheville area art center this week, WYFF reports.

WYFF News

Good news: Fall colors will be brighter than normal this year

AccuWeather released it's Fall 2021 foliage report, and there's good news. The best fall colors will be in areas that have short days, bright skies and cool nights. Areas that are more cloudy and wet could have foliage that is not as bright.

Slinging in the Smokies

Rev up your engines to enjoy fresh mountain air and peaceful vistas. Find out how you can explore the mountains in a Polaris Slingshot.

Blue Ridge Parkway most visited park in the US in 2020

The Blue Ridge Parkway was the most popular park in 2020, with more than 14 million visits thoughout the year, accoding to the National Park Serivce.

The beauty of fall in the North Carolina mountains

It comes and goes -- the fall season. They change and they drop -- the fall leaves. Tar Heel Traveler Scott Mason heads to the mountains of Ashe County where a bit of the color remains.

Pay a virtual visit to the Blue Ridge Parkway, where fall colors are bright

It is peak leaf peeping time along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Even if you can't make the trip in person, this look at fall color will soothe the soul.

One person shot in attempted burglary on Blue Ridge Parkway

Someone was shot Friday morning on the Blue Ridge Parkway, WYFF reports.

WYFF News

TOM EARNHARDT: Morning road trip just for the sights, sounds, smells

Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020 -- One day each week, instead of rolling and tossing, I drag my carcass out of bed and grab a face mask, camera, note pad, sandwich, and a thermos of coffee. I turn on NPR and depart Raleigh before sunrise. It makes no difference whether I head east or west; the most important thing in launching a predawn adventure is not to think too hard about it, or plan too much. ... The goal of these A.M. trips is immersion in the sights, sounds and smells of a wild place.

TOM EARNHARDT: The patience of Hugh Morton

Sunday, Aug, 16, 2020 -- Hugh Morton solved problems in the same way he took photographs in the natural world. His best images started with a vision and a plan to achieve it. Knowing what he wanted, Morton pursued his objectives with determination, technical expertise, and of course, patience.

Mountain road trip ideas: Waterfalls and mountain picnics

The coronavirus has changed a lot of summer vacation plans. But you can still enjoy a trip to the mountains and maintain social distance.

Kathy Hanrahan, Out and About editor

TOM EARNHARDT: Our intertwined, interdependent communities

Sunday, June 7, 2020 -- We are one community, on one small patch of earth, and we depend on each other. I do not know the farmer who provides my milk and cheese and do not know if he looks like me, but I depend on him. When I arrive at RDU Airport to begin a journey, I do not know if the pilot of the airplane will be of Asian, African, or European descent, but I depend on her. The doctors, nurses, and technicians who care for me when I am ill, represent the spectrum of ethnicities and religions. I depend on them.