Boone will have a recreation center for the first time in nearly 7 years when a privately funded and owned facility opens ...

There’s a specific spot as I cruise up U.S. 421 that lets me know I’m nearly there. The road that ribbons through the foothills rises and twists like the tail of a cat. My car shifts into a lower gear ...

Boone offers cooler summer temps and fewer crowds than nearby Asheville Outdoor activities, dining, and boutique hotels attract seasonal travelers Blue Ridge Parkway provides scenic access despite ...