I used to hike through the woods at my grandparents' house. Now I'm trying to rekindle that tradition with my kids.

If you venture deep enough into the woods, you might just stumble upon something unexpected. We set out on a hike, not knowing what we’d find, and what we discovered was both surprising and eerie.

the fire is currently 3,500 acres in size and 35% contained. Photos: Blake Wilkey, Gastonia Fire Department The Deep Woods Fire is 3,971 acres in size and is 32% contained. The fire, located about ...