One of our most recent discoveries is the town of Little Switzerland just off the Blue Ridge Parkway between Boone and Asheville in western North Carolina.

LITTLE SWITZERLAND, N.C. — After more than six months of repairing damage from Hurricane Helene, Wildacres Retreat in McDowell County is now dealing with a nearby wildfire. As of Friday ...

A fast-growing wildfire broke out in northern McDowell County near Little Switzerland April 14, prompting evacuations of nearby residences.

Behind Ye Olde Steak House is a series of stunning modern homes designed by architects Jane West Clauss and Alfred Clauss.

'Most eccentric towns' in NC Of the nine towns on the WorldAtlas list, six are located in WNC, including Saluda, Todd, Beech Mountain, Little Switzerland, Hot Springs and Blowing Rock, and another ...

It had been 48 hours since the winds and rains from Hurricane Helene ripped through western North Carolina and Sam Perkins still had not heard from his parents, Chris and Randy Perkins.

It’s a way to learn about North Carolina’s mining past while taking an adventure inside the Bon Ami Mine at night, if you dare. The mine is located in Emerald Village in Little Switzerland off ...

It forced some evacuations. North Carolina wildfires map Stay up to date with the location and size of fires with our North Carolina wildfire and smoke map.