BRYSON CITY — On Saturday, May 3, the Watauga Valley Railroad Historical Society and Museum will sponsor a train excursion on the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. This is a wonderful opportunity to ...

BRYSON CITY — Train enthusiasts with an eye for springtime scenery may want to make tracks to Bryson City in May for a trip through the Smoky Mountains. The Watauga Valley Railroad Historical Society ...

On Saturday, September 6th, 2025, the Watauga Valley Railroad Historical Society and Museum will sponsor a steam train excursion on the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. This is a wonderful opportunity ...

Because the South is dotted with diverse landscapes, ranging from thriving urban areas to lush natural spaces, deciding on which type of vacation to take can prove challenging. However, if you head to ...

Some of the best fall foliage can be found in North Carolina, in places such as Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Nantahala National Forest, and Fontana Lake. Thankfully, there's a way that you can ...

Though Asheville and Western North Carolina as a whole have been through a lot since Tropical Storm Helene swept through the region, Christmas isn't canceled. If you want to get on one classic ...

There are few fall experiences more enchanting than watching the North Carolina mountains transform into a kaleidoscope of color, and one of the most magical ways to take it all in is aboard The Great ...

A train excursion, traveling through the scenic mountains of the Southern Appalachian region, would be a good way to spend a summer day. Hitch a ride on the Watauga Valley Railroad Historical Society ...

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. – Shake off winter’s cabin fever and celebrate spring’s arrival with a train ride through the mountains of the Southern Appalachian region. On March 26, the Watauga Valley Chapter ...

The local railroad museum is offering a chance to experience the vastness of the Smoky Mountains from a vintage passenger car while riding historic rails.{/span} ...