Blue Ridge Parkway

Eight Miles Of Blue Ridge Parkway Reopen

The National Park Service reopened eight miles of the Blue Ridge Parkway from milepost 221.8 to 229.7, south of the North Carolina/Virginia state line.

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By Compiled from NPS releases. - August 15th, 2025

Julian Price Campground Sites To Open At Blue Ridge Parkway

More than 30 sites in the Julian Price Campground on the Blue Ridge Parkway will reopen on August 15.

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By Compiled from NPS releases - August 10th, 2025

More Of The Blue Ridge Parkway Opens To Motorists

A few more miles of the Blue Ridge Parkway that had been closed since Hurricane Helene ripped through North Carolina last fall reopened to motorists on Monday.

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By Compiled from NPS releases - August 4th, 2025

Parks Brace For Hurricane Season While Still Recovering From Past Storms

As the peak of hurricane season crawls closer, several national parks across the Southeast are still recovering from previous storms – and hoping this year gives them a break.

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July 24th, 2025

Blue Ridge Parkway Reopens 12-Mile Stretch In North Carolina

A section of the Helene-battered Blue Ridge Parkway reopened Monday between Blowing Rock and Linville Falls in North Carolina.

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By Jan Childs - July 21st, 2025

National Park Service Seeks Operator For Mabry Mill On The Blue Ridge Parkway

In late June the National Park Service began soliciting proposals for operation of a food and retail facility at Mabry Mill on the Blue Ridge Parkway. The business has been under temporary management of Eastern National since 2024 after the previous concessionaire notified NPS in 2023 it was not interested in renewing or extending its lease.

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By David and Kay Scott - July 4th, 2025

Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation Secures $750,000 Grant

The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation was awarded a $750,000 grant from Dogwood Health Trust in Western North Carolina.

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By NPT Staff - June 22nd, 2025

Donors Support New Roof For Mabry Mill On Blue Ridge Parkway

A historic preservation crew is replacing the shake roof in need of repair on Mabry Mill at milepost 176 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Through the support of donations to the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation and National Park Service funding, this iconic national park building will be preserved for future generations to enjoy.

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By Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation - June 20th, 2025

Here's Where You'll See Road Construction On The Blue Ridge Parkway This Summer

Here's what to expect while driving the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina and Virginia this summer.

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By Compiled from NPS releases - June 12th, 2025

A History Of Some National Park Roads

Park roads like Generals Highway, Trail Ridge Road, Going-to-the-Sun Road, Skyline Drive, and the Blue Ridge Parkway take us through and to many amazing locations which we might not otherwise be able to access – at least, not without a long and perhaps arduous backcountry hike.

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June 5th, 2025

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