Blue Ridge Parkway NPS

Public invited to 2019 Blue Ridge Parkway Season Preview Events

ASHEVILLE, NC (March 12, 2019) -- The National Park Service invites the public to attend its upcoming Blue Ridge Parkway…

7 years ago

Blue Ridge Parkway visitation tops 14 million in 2018

ASHEVILLE, NC (March 6, 2019) -- The Blue Ridge Parkway’s 469-mile scenic drive, 369 miles of trail, 14 visitor centers,…

7 years ago

Blue Ridge Parkway Accessible to Public during Government Shutdown

(NC/VA) -- During the shutdown of the federal government due to the lapse of appropriations, national parks will remain as…

7 years ago

Blue Ridge Parkway Announces Tanbark Tunnel Closure

ASHEVILLE, NC (November 13, 2018) -- In the midst of multiple weather-related closures at the southern end of the Blue…

7 years ago

Blue Ridge Parkway Reopens Sections Along the 469-Mile Route

NC/VA (September 18, 2018) -- On Tuesday, September 18, the following sections of the Blue Ridge Parkway have now opened…

7 years ago

Entire Blue Ridge Parkway To Close Ahead of Hurricane Florence

NC/VA (September 14, 2018) -- On Friday September 14, 2018, the entire 469-mile Blue Ridge Parkway and all associated facilities,…

7 years ago

Blue Ridge Parkway Anticipates Impacts from Hurricane Florence

NC/VA (September 13, 2018) -- Blue Ridge Parkway officials are closely monitoring the projected path of Hurricane Florence and preparing…

7 years ago