High Shoals Falls, South Mountains State Park

See and hear roaring High Shoals Falls in South Mountains State Park after the recent rain. This is one of the best hikes in western North Carolina. The park is located south of Morganton, about 70 miles from Asheville via I-40. It's free to visit. Read more about this waterfall hike at www.romanticasheville.com/high-shoals-falls.

Deep Creek Waterfalls, Great Smoky Mountains

One of the best hikes in western North Carolina is in the Deep Creek area of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Hike to three waterfalls deep in the forest. It's a great day trip from Asheville and just a few miles from downtown Bryson City. Read more: www.romanticasheville.com/deep-creek-waterfalls.

Lake Lure & Chimney Rock After Wildfires

See the views from Lake Lure and Chimney Rock, North Carolina, after the Party Rock fire burned for several weeks. Thankful that most all trees survived and views are as spectacular as ever. More than 10 wildfires still burn in the Asheville area. See the latest on the fires at www.romanticasheville.com/forest-fire. Thankful for the thousands of firefighters that have come from across the USA to help!

Fall Color on the Blue Ridge Parkway, NC

Watch our video fall color report from the Blue Ridge Parkway near Grandfather Mountain, north of Asheville. It's peak fall color along the Linn Cove Viaduct and many other iconic locations. See our fall color photo reports.

Elk in Cherokee

Watch the elk in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Cherokee, North Carolina. Safely view the elk in the meadow at the Oconaluftee Visitor Center. Read more on the Cherokee Guide.

Monarch Butterfly Migration

Watch the Monarch Butterflies as they migrate along the Blue Ridge Parkway on their way to Mexico. We shot this video along the Parkway south of Asheville, enjoying the wildflowers. There are several special events in the area, including butterfly tagging. See best places to watch them in September and October near Asheville, North Carolina: www.romanticasheville.com/monarch-butterflies

Fontana Dam, NC

See the view from atop Fontana Dam in North Carolina. It's the highest dam east of the Rockies, equivalent to a 50-story skyscraper! Walk or drive across the top for panoramic mountain and lake views. The Visitor Center has information about the construction in the 1940s. For more info, go to www.romanticasheville.com/fontana_lake.htm.