South Mountains State Park will begin to reopen March 17, with the main entrance becoming accessible sometime in April.

Note: Mount Mitchell State Park is under long-term closure. Unsure of where to stop along the Blue Ridge Parkway? For unbeatable views of the mountains, pay a visit to Mount Mitchell State Park.

The highest wind gust recorded in North Carolina during the storm was 106 mph at Mount Mitchell, the Weather Service said. Mount Mitchell, the highest peak east of the Mississippi River ...

and Mount Mitchell, the highest peak east of the Mississippi River. Travelers to the area note the excellent hiking, gorgeous waterfalls, and call it a great place to visit with kids. Favorite ...