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This Small North Carolina Town Is the Perfect Fall Escape—and It's Only 1.5 Hours From Asheville

Banner Elk has some of the best fall foliage in the state, plus apple orchards and Grandfather Mountain views.
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Elk are hiding in this photo at Great Smoky Mountains National Park. See them?

There are multiple elk in this photo taken at Great Smoky Mountains National Park, officials say. Can you find them? National Park Service photo The biggest of the elk roaming Great Smoky Mountains ...
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‘Unpredictable’ animals breeding in Smoky Mountains may charge at cars, park says

Fields in the Cataloochie area of Great Smoky Mountains National Park have been closed to tourist during elk breeding season, the park says. NPS / Victoria Stauffenberg Hungry bears are typically a ...

Why visiting the North Carolina mountains now makes a big impact

Visitors are encouraged to visit the mountains to enjoy the fall colors and support local businesses still recovering from ...