Set amid the Blue Ridge Mountains, the city of Asheville, North Carolina, boasts an array ... this spot is popular for birding, hiking, trail running and gazing out at the surrounding mountains.

If you're just looking for a little taste of the trail, venture about 35 miles northwest of Asheville to the town of Hot Springs, North Carolina, where the AT runs right through town on Bridge Street.

If there’s one thing Asheville proved in 2024, it was unwavering resilience. In September, Hurricane Helene brought widespread damage to North Carolina ... and access to trails like Graveyard ...

In Asheville, Hot Springs and other towns that cater to hikers, many restaurants, hotels and Airbnb’s have reopened. Road ...