According to Southern Living, it’s one of the state’s underrated gems, offering scenic views, outdoor adventure and a lively ...

There’s a lot to love about mountain towns—cozy lodging, gorgeous scenery, and endless opportunity for outdoor adventure, just to name a few. Towns in and around the Great Smoky Mountains have their ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Western North Carolina is known for its hills full of hidden treasures. From rubies and sapphires to emeralds and gold, the region ...

While there are plenty of places around the world listed as "hidden gems", few are actually tucked away from the crowds, undiscovered, and worth checking out. However, there's a small town in North ...

Franklin, in Western North Carolina’s Macon County, bills itself as “Gem Capital of the World” and the “Ruby City” with good reason – much gem mining in the N.C. mountains takes place around Franklin ...