Still, all of this touristy fame and beauty comes at the expense of some forgotten, lesser-known mountain ranges, like the Uwharrie National Forest in North Carolina. These southern mountains don ...

Ashley Harris lives in southwestern Randolph County, North Carolina, surrounded by the mystical Uwharrie Mountains. She writes about gardening, exercise, self-care, and life with MS. She has also ...

North Carolina is a state of contrasts, from the beautiful beaches of the Crystal Coast to the iconic parks and attractions of the Smoky Mountains. But it's about 500 miles from one extreme to the ...