Inclement weather and icy conditions have forced the closure of large sections of the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina. The closures are due to a freezing cold front that brought cold temperatures ...

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The Blue Ridge Parkway is a classic American road trip. It links Shenandoah National Park to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, 469 miles of curves, tunnels, and sweeping views. This guide breaks ...

Despite uncertainties with the federal government shutdown, Helene recovery work will continue on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Three popular visitor facilities on the parkway will remain open for through ...

ROANOKE, Va. – The National Park Service has reduced staffing and operations due to the government shutdown, affecting many federal departments. This comes as tourists begin visiting the Blue Ridge ...

The federal government shut down at midnight on Oct. 1. The extent of its impact and how long it will last remain unclear, said a Western North Carolina political analyst, but he doesn’t think it will ...

NORTH CAROLINA, USA — Major progress has been made in restoring the Blue Ridge Parkway following the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene. This week, state and federal officials gathered for a ...

POSSIBLE. THE ROAD TO RECOVERY ISN’T OVER YET, BUT MANY OF THE MORE POPULAR TRAILS ALONG THE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY ARE OPEN AND JUST IN TIME FOR LEAF SEASON. NEARLY 17 MILLION FOLKS MAKE THE TREK TO THE ...

BEAVER DAM GAP - With 90% of the Blue Ridge Parkway restored since it was devastated by Tropical Storm Helene last year, National Park Service and federal highway officials celebrated its reopening on ...