Blue Ridge Parkway

Fall Opens Up Your Opportunities Along The Blue Ridge Parkway

With more than a month of fall to go, at least on the calendar, there are plenty of reasons to continue to explore the Blue Ridge Parkway that stretches from Virginia to North Carolina.

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November 12th, 2020

Working For The Parks

As nice as it might be, the federal government does not fully fund all the needs and challenges the National Park Service faces. And that's where friends groups, cooperating associations, and even for-profit businesses come into play. Some of those organizations even help National Parks Traveler bring news and features about the park system to these pages every day of the year.

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October 15th, 2020

Blue Ridge Parkway Begins Repairs In Roanoke, Virginia, Area

Work has begun on the Blue Ridge Parkway near Roanoke, Virginia, to repair a slope failure that has closed the scenic road from the Explore Park entrance (milepost 115.5) to U.S. 220 (milepost 121.4).

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September 28th, 2020

A Behind-The-Music Webinar On The Blue Ridge Parkway

Mountain music and those who carry on its tradition are celebrated at the Blue Ridge Music Center. Join the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation for a 30-minute Zoom webinar at 11 a.m. Eastern, Tuesday, September 15, to explore the history of this Parkway destination near Galax, Virginia, and how it came to be.

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September 10th, 2020

Covid-19 Leads To Closure Of Bluffs Restaurant On Blue Ridge Parkway

Its reopening was a long time coming, but unfortunately the Bluffs Restaurant on the Blue Ridge Parkway has closed after just five days due to the challenges posed by Covid-19.

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August 27th, 2020

Bluffs Restaurant Adjusts Its Hours For Blue Ridge Parkway Visitors

The Bluffs Restaurant at Doughton Park, closed for the past decade, reopens Saturday on the Blue Ridge Parkway. On opening day, the restaurant will welcome guests for special hours from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. as originally announced, and then shift to a schedule of 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday.

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August 19th, 2020

Bluffs Restaurant On Blue Ridge Parkway To Open August 22

The long-closed, and recently restored, Bluffs Restaurant on the Blue Ridge Parkway will reopen for business on August 22.

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August 13th, 2020

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Support The Blue Ridge Parkway...With A Picnic!

Remember picnics in the park? No fast-food dine and dash, but rather a relaxing homemade menu of sandwiches, fruits, cheeses, and cookies spread out on a blanket with a view? And a cold glass of ice tea or lemonade? The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation is encouraging you to plan such a picnic.

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July 24th, 2020

Roots Of American Music Concerts Returning To Blue Ridge Parkway

Easing into a summer evening to the tunes of live music is hard to beat, which is why it's great to hear that the Blue Ridge Music Center along the Blue Ridge Parkway will return in August with an abridged Roots of American Music Concert Series.

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July 13th, 2020

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Delaware North Announces Lodge Openings In National Park System

Concessionaire Delaware North started to reopen lodging in the National Park System on Thursday, and is also rolling out a program designed to minimize the spread of coronavirus.

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June 11th, 2020

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