From dramatic canyons to the glaciers of the Pacific West, here are the best national parks in the U.S. in 2025.

Carolina Beach State Park is the escape hatch you’ve been searching for. Tucked away on the southeastern coast of North Carolina, this 761-acre natural wonderland offers an instant disconnect from the ...

Visitors to North Carolina can escape the crowds at this charming state park, which offers miles of trails, gorgeous water ...

This breathtaking loop trail has 360-degree views of the surrounding mountains. If you can stay for a few minutes after ...

Carolina Beach State Park is the antidote to all that noise. Located just outside the beachside town of Carolina Beach, this ...

If you are looking for some of the best hiking destinations across the country, North Carolina is among the top places to be.

Temperatures and humidity across the Triangle are soaring during an intense heat wave. Friday is a WRAL Weather Alert Day due ...

Dangerous high temperatures and humidity are heating up the Triangle through at least the middle of the week. Stay cool, stay ...

Millions of people living in mobile home parks don't enjoy the same drinking water protections that Americans are accustomed ...

Park staff at Muir Woods National Monument in the Bay Area took down an exhibit annotating the park’s history, in compliance ...

As another summer of national park crowds leads to the inevitable run-ins between humans and animals—sometimes with tragic consequences—follow these expert tips on how best to proceed when you spot ...

North Carolina’s electric vehicle charging rate average, according to AAA, is 33.5 cents per kilowatt-hour. The national average is 36.6 cents per kwh.