Looking for a North Carolina mountain weekend getaway? There are several cabins and realty companies to choose from.

Jan 13, 2010 - Jennifer Maxwell

Amidst the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains Boone, North Carolina is at the heart of the state's High Country.

May 7, 2010 - Killeen Gonzalez

Asheville, North Carolina, is the nexus of any number of charming inns and outdoor activities in the Appalachian country near the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Nov 29, 2009 - Sara Churchville

North Carolina offers an abundance of opportunities for those seeking a career in nutrition.

Sep 10, 2009 - Rachel Campbell

For great skiing and snowboarding resorts convenient to the southeastern US try the western North Carolina Mountains.

Oct 10, 2007 - Paul A. Heckert

Some rocks in the core of the Appalachian Mountains are more than 1 billion years old and construction of the mountains relates to the Supercontinent Pangea.

Nov 17, 2009 - Alexandra Matiella Novak

A brief history of the Indians and settlers of the Appalachian Mountains, and a look at the lives of the people who live there now.

Sep 17, 2010 - Allison Brown

Once just a dream and idea to a local wilderness and animal lover , The Appalachian Scenic Trail now covers thousands of acres of wilderness and protects wildlife.

Apr 5, 2010 - Brenda Gargus

Rabun County is home to Clayton, Georgia; a picturesque mountain town that is at the base of the Appalachians and bordered by North and South Carolina.

Jan 9, 2010 - Tobey Strauch

There are several types of venomous snakes that live in the Southeastern U.S. that one should be wary of. Following are common poisonous snakes of N.C.

Jun 28, 2010 - Thomas Wyatt

The rugged mountains of Northeast Tennessee offer travelers unparalleled hiking, white water and cultural experiences.

Jun 13, 2009 - Lyda Phillips

Northern Georgia offers some wonderful hiking opportunities through some of the most gorgeous areas in the southeast.

Nov 3, 2008 - Beverly Hill

The Appalachian Trail is a mountain path that exists because of the efforts of two very men who agreed on the need for such a path, but were very different otherwise.

Mar 30, 2009 - David McNeill

Hiking the AT, Jane Smalley experienced every season and weather condition; scaled rock; skirted ponds and lakes; sighted bears, moose, a new-born fawn and more.

Feb 26, 2010 - Nadia Lerner

In 1773, Daniel Boone left North Carolina to discover what there was in Kentucky. A woman gives birth along the Oregon Trail.

May 15, 2006 - Mary Trotter Kion

Daniel Boone pioneered early American expansion and helped to settle the country, becoming an enduring American legend.

Jun 2, 2009 - Matthew Pizzolato

Asheville, N.C. at Christmas features an eclectic mix of events and attractions for families, ranging from a unique rappelling Santa Claus to a gingerbread contest.

Nov 21, 2009 - Kelby Carr

The inspiration for Andy Griffith's Mayberry, Mount Airy, NC offers a vibrant downtown with many specialty shops and the source for local crafts and wines.

Nov 18, 2008 - Michael Streich

The lighthouses located on North Carolina's Outer Banks have guided ships through the "Graveyard of the Atlantic" for over 150 years.

Aug 1, 2010 - Jennifer Maxwell

Resting atop a hill on 8,000 acres of North Carolina countryside Biltmore Estate beckons to millions to experience the splendor of Vanderbilt living.

May 1, 2010 - Kimberly McRae