Hotter 80s this weekend will start a North Carolina heat wave that may bring the warmest temperatures of the year.

The country's most-visited national park is full of natural wonders ‒ and tourists trekking to see them. This is a hidden gem ...

Sturdy benches allow you to sit and contemplate this natural masterpiece. Reaching the lower falls requires more adventurous ...

A former longtime citizen of Lincolnton, the late Mercer Simmons, had a rare talent. He was one of the few certified cave/cavern appraisers in the country. With that in mind, ...

CLACKAMAS COUNTY, Ore. (KPTV) - A man was found dead at the bottom of a waterfall in the Mt. Hood National Forest on Sunday, according to the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office. At about 1:30 p.m. on ...

Two teens were killed and five others injured in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, on Monday after a planned fight near a middle school escalated into a shooting, according to local authorities. Two boys ...

A woman suffered multiple injuries, including possible broken bones, when she tumbled down one of western North Carolina’s remote waterfalls, according to rescuers. The incident happened Wednesday in ...

Spring delivers all the fresh-air feels. It’s the perfect season to lace up your hiking boots and allow the outdoors to rejuvenate your senses. Whether you’re chasing breathtaking vistas, peaceful ...

Most people think they know what a waterfall looks like until they actually stand in front of one that takes their breath away. North Carolina has some of the most jaw-dropping cascades in the eastern ...

The window to see snowmelt waterfalls may be earlier and tighter this season due to a “snow drought” across the western states through the winter months, but thanks to last-minute weather pattern ...

COCONINO NATIONAL FOREST, AZ — A 25-year-old man who jumped from the Fossil Creek Lower Waterfalls into the water below has died. Multiple search and rescue teams responded to the area just before ...