Scenic Highways of America: Blue Ridge Parkway North Carolina

The Blue Ridge Parkway is one of the most scenic roads in America. Views of mountain ridges, bridges over water falls ravines, a drive on this road is sure to renew the spirit of nature and enjoyment of driving. The blue Ridge Parkway is a very well maintained road with few potholes, and well [...]

Brown Mountain Lights

MORGANTON –No matter how they try, scientists ranging from paranormal investigators to serious physicists are unable to unlock the mystery of the Brown Mountain Lights in Burke County.

“Artists and scientists alike have congregated around this phenomena,” said Joshua P. Warren, Asheville native turned paranormal investigator who spoke before a crowd of 120 Saturday at [...]

Ride The Rails In Western North Carolina

On Saturday, March 31, the Watauga Valley Railroad Historical Society & Museum will sponsor its “Spring 2012 Excursion” — a train ride on the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad through the breathtaking Nantahala Gorge in Western North Carolina. The excursion will feature the majestic Smoky Mountains and the beautiful countryside of Western North Carolina in all [...]

New River Country | Our State TV

Here’s another video from UNCTV.

 

Bland Simpson explores the New River in western NC. Produced by Our State magazine and UNC-TV, with generous support from BB&T. Segment originally aired on 2/5/2009.