Blue Ridge Parkway still downed trees

Is the Blue Ridge Parkway open? 10 things to know before your spring parkway drive
Parts of the parkway are open after Tropical Storm Helene, but major sections remain closed after the storm. Here's what to know.
Is the Blue Ridge Parkway back open? How to see the spring blooms on 'America's Favorite Drive'
Unlike previous years, visitors who travel the Blue Ridge Parkway will still need to navigate some closures along the route due to devastation from Hurricane Helene.
Blue Ridge Parkway still clears downed trees as winter weather, Helene recovery continues
"Closure signs and barriers are there for a reason – to protect you from harm and allow crews to work efficiently and safely."
Blue Ridge Parkway shows sharp drop in visitors post-Helene
New numbers from Blue Ridge Parkway officials showed a sharp decline of visitors coming to the mountains after Hurricane Helene, ABC affiliate WLOS reported.
Parts of Blue Ridge Parkway still closed due to recent winter storms
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Much of the Blue Ridge Parkway is still closed. Many of you have been emailing in to WDBJ7, wondering why that is. A spokesperson for the parkway says the recent winter storms we’ve had are to blame as they caused more damage than Hurricane Helene did in some of the Virginia areas on the parkway.
Blue Ridge Parkway sees visitor numbers plunge after Hurricane Helene's impact
The Blue Ridge Parkway has released new numbers showing a sharp drop of visitation after Helene hit the mountains.
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Blue Ridge Parkway visits high despite Helene. Trump officials don't want it publicized
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Blue Ridge Parkway maintained high visitation rates in 2024. A March 5 memo from the National Park Service told staffers not to publicize visitation ...
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Amherst board OKs resolution in support of Blue Ridge Rising plan for parkway
The Amherst County Board of Supervisors on March 4 approved a resolution supporting funding for repairs for the Blue Ridge ...
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Blue Ridge Rising Program Aims To Unify Gateway Communities
A program launched by the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation seeks to unify the more than two dozen gateway communities along the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia and North Carolina.
Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation earns national award in Las Vegas
The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation received a national award last week in Las Vegas, according to a March 3 news release.The ...
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The "New York City" Of North Carolina Is Like A Southern Manhattan Near The Blue Ridge Mountains
North Carolina is a diverse state that offers a variety of benefits for its residents and numerous charming destinations. For ...