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ASHEVILLE, NC (March 12, 2019) -- The National Park Service invites the public to attend its upcoming Blue Ridge Parkway Season Preview, an open house style event highlighting Parkway activities and upcoming projects. The Parkway is hosting…

ASHEVILLE, NC (March 6, 2019) -- The Blue Ridge Parkway’s 469-mile scenic drive, 369 miles of trail, 14 visitor centers, 8 campgrounds, 10 concession operations, 15 picnic areas, and numerous other recreation opportunities welcomed over 14…

(NC/VA) -- During the shutdown of the federal government due to the lapse of appropriations, national parks will remain as accessible as possible while still following all applicable laws and procedures. Park roads, overlooks, and trails on…

ASHEVILLE, NC (November 13, 2018) -- In the midst of multiple weather-related closures at the southern end of the Blue Ridge Parkway, National Park Service officials announce that Tanbark Tunnel at Milepost 374.4 is closed to all uses until…

NC/VA (September 18, 2018) -- On Tuesday, September 18, the following sections of the Blue Ridge Parkway have now opened after being cleared from the weekend storm event: MP 0 at Shenandoah National Park - MP 29 at VA Route 603…

NC/VA (September 14, 2018) -- On Friday September 14, 2018, the entire 469-mile Blue Ridge Parkway and all associated facilities, with the exception of the Pisgah Inn and Peaks of Otter Lodge,  will be closed at 8:00 p.m. in anticipation of…

NC/VA (September 13, 2018) -- Blue Ridge Parkway officials are closely monitoring the projected path of Hurricane Florence and preparing for a range of potential impacts across the 469-mile parkway. “The National Park Service has extensive…