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Closures continue along the Blue Ridge Parkway in NC as contractors work to reopen the iconic road known for its spectacular views.
The Blue Ridge Parkway, typically a go-to fall destination, continues to gradually reopen after Tropical Storm Helene. Here's what to know.
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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.
Closures continue along the Blue Ridge Parkway in NC as contractors work to reopen the iconic road known for its spectacular views.
Access along the Blue Ridge Parkway to Craggy Gardens and near Mount Michell State Park is expected to reopen fall 2025, parkway staff have said.
A suspicious device found near Asheville's Blue Ridge Parkway prompted a response from the NPS, FBI, and local authorities, resulting in a temporary evacuation.
The Blue Ridge Parkway, typically a go-to fall destination, continues to gradually reopen after Tropical Storm Helene. Here's what to know.
Tropical Storm Helene’s heavy winds and relentless rain erased parts of the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina. See photos.
Blue Ridge Parkway leaders are slated to provide an update on storm recovery efforts following the significant damage caused by Hurricane Helene.
The National Park Service hopes to reopen the remainder of the parkway in Virginia within the next two weeks, the release said. "Due to the hard work of the Blue Ridge Parkway crews, we are able to ...