Appalachian communities along the Blue Ridge Parkway are struggling to bounce back as big sections of the park remain closed ...

NPR's staff traveled a lot in 2025. From a Mardi Gras workshop to a festival celebrating the mythical Mothman, here are some places and events we thought you might want to check out, too.

From the Mothman, Wampus Cat, and Raven Mocker to the Grafton and Flatwoods Monsters, the Appalachians are teeming with supernatural creatures. TikTok is flooded with stories of #hauntedappalachia.

From breathtaking natural wonders to mouthwatering local cuisine, Fayetteville delivers the perfect weekend getaway package wrapped in scenic Appalachian charm. This small West Virginia gem proves ...

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Full of history, culture, and the natural world, this North Carolina town is like the UK's Scotland—right in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains.

A look at the under-the-radar Big South Fork recreation region, an Appalachian region drawing more outdoor visitors and some ...

Each year, only about one out of every four hikers who set out to complete the Appalachian Trail reaches that goal. A thru-hike means traversing nearly 2,200 miles, across 14 states, in a single ...

Appalachian State and Georgia Southern renew their bitter rivalry on Thursday night in a key Sun Belt matchup for Week 11 of the 2025 college football season. Not only are bragging rights on the line, ...