These hidden gems in North Carolina aren’t so hidden anymore, mostly because I keep going back to them time and time again.

A man seen admiring the view from atop a cliff at Grandfather Mountain, North Carolina, was later found dead at the bottom of it, according to the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation.

If you are planning your family trip to North Carolina and want to avoid the more crowded mountain towns ... Soco Crafts and Tower and enjoy a nice view from the top of the nine-story-tall ...