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One of the first geologic explorers of North Carolina’s Black Mountains, Elisha Mitchell, gave his name to the region’s highest peak, the one that claimed his own life on June 27, 1857. The Connecticut native was born in 1793 and attended...

As a child I dreamt of wild places and sought them out, splashing through creeks, climbing trees, and exploring the forest at every opportunity, believing if only for a moment that those minor dalliances were far grander adventures. There was and still...

Follow CBSMIAMI.COM: Facebook | Twitter BOONE, NC (AP) — While Appalachian State fell short in its upset bid of then-No. 9 Tennessee two weeks ago, the Mountaineers did come away with something just as valuable: reassured confidence. Rather than dwell...

Experience an Abundance of Adventures By Charlene & Richard Mixa Craggy Gardens Trail leads to spectacular views Plethora an abundance or excess of something. Yep, Western North Carolina boasts an abundance of eclectic activities. “What to do...

Autoplay Show Thumbnails Show Captions Last SlideNext Slide Continental Divide Trail: As the name implies, this trail follows the continental divide—the “backbone of America”—for upwards of 3,100 miles from the Canadian border...