Picture this: you’re walking along a winding trail through a dense forest as birds squawk loudly as they fly above your head; sunlight dapples through the canopies and spreads across the floor like ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Forget swarming beach crowds and resort pools packed to the brim — the Carolinas are home to an array of amazing swimming holes, ...

Western North Carolina offers a variety of budget-friendly water activities for families this summer. Options include hiking to waterfalls, visiting splash pads, swimming in lakes, and tubing down ...

Summer is heating up and it's getting harder to spend time outside, beautiful as it may be. Luckily, the clear cold water in the creeks, streams and waterfalls of Western North Carolina offers an ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. The Carolinas offer natural swim spots from icy slides to hidden waterfall pools. Entry fees vary by site, with some locations free ...