Ready to explore the Carolinas on foot? This guide highlights fantastic hiking options near Charlotte — or within a couple hours’ drive — for every skill level.

Clocking in at less than a mile, this scenic cave hike in North Carolina is kid-friendly, dog-friendly, and an overall ...

Karon is shy to admit that her fictional town of Mitford is based on Blowing Rock, North Carolina, but residents are ...

Topsail Island, North Carolina, has uncrowded beaches, seafood restaurants, and family-friendly attractions. Here's what to ...

While considering a visit to North Carolina, don’t miss out on one of the state’s best features: its wineries. Whether ...

Open Google Maps and tap your profile icon in the top right corner, then select Location sharing. Tap Share location, choose who you want to share it with, and select how long you want to share your ...

There’s something refreshing about a weekend trip minus the hassle of long-term travel planning, where even a short trip feels like a vacation. At its core, weekend trips are about escaping the daily ...

Spring break means lots of chances to explore new destinations with your family. From road trips to the best local playgrounds, WRAL Family has your guide to the fun.

Her husband, Carl Benz, was the German car engineer who created what would one day become Mercedes-Benz ... She stole the car and went on a road trip to prove just how great it really was.

Governor Josh Stein proclaimed that March 25 is North Carolina Equal Pay Day to highlight ongoing gender pay disparities and to encourage the closure of the wage gap for all women, per a release.

In the Carolinas, wildfires have set 11,314 acres ablaze, and two of the biggest fires in North Carolina are responsible for at least half of that. Both South Carolina and North Carolina have ...

Jordan Bly, son of Tar Heel great defensive back and 11-year NFL veteran Dré Bly, had a day to remember at North Carolina’s indoor practice facility on Monday in front of scouts that accounted ...