Elk “traffic jams” are now a thing in western North Carolina’s mountain towns. After being listed as extinct for more than a century in the state, the elk has not only rebounded, but it has shed any ...

A bull elk rests in a field at sunset at the Kituwah Farm near Bryson City on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021. The farm, owned by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, is considered the historical mother town ...

BANNER ELK, N.C. (WJHL) —This week’s Destination Vacation takes us to Banner Elk, North Carolina. Tourists can find coasters, kayaks, lakes, lunches, family fun and more throughout Banner Elk. “Banner ...

Many Western NC towns that would normally see a surge of tourists for fall leaf season are not only recovering from the storm’s aftermath but also struggling due to the drop in visitors. In Hurricane ...

In Hurricane Helene-struck Western North Carolina, the town of Cherokee was more fortunate than many neighboring towns and has quickly gotten back on its feet to welcome back travelers for the fall ...