ASHEVILLE - Almost six months after Tropical Storm Helene hit Western North Carolina, some major regional attractions remain closed or only partially open. The Blue Ridge Parkway, the nation's second ...

Soon "America's Favorite Drive" will be abloom with flowers as visitors pour onto the parkway. Spring is coming, and bringing with it an influx of visitors to the Blue Ridge Parkway. The Blue Ridge ...

Visitors to the Blue Ridge Parkway can now drive through the High Country without encountering closed sections. Some stretches had been shuttered for scheduled maintenance. There were concerns they ...

Far-reaching mountain vistas, hidden waterfalls, and a perfect mix of outdoor activities and cultural attractions in the Appalachian Mountains. It’s time to drop everything and start planning your ...

This town at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains is full of history, art, shops, and nature galore! Explore North Carolina's hidden gem.

(CNN) — A 26-mile stretch of the Blue Ridge Parkway has reopened in western North Carolina – just in time for the busy fall season – marking a major milestone in the state’s recovery nearly one year ...

MEANWHILE, THE SOUTHEAST MOST SCENIC DRIVE IS REOPENING NEARLY A YEAR AFTER HURRICANE HELENE. TODAY, AN ALMOST 40 MILE PORTION OF THE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY WELCOMED DRIVERS. OUR NATE STANLEY WAS THERE.

Blue Ridge Rising earned the Public Lands Alliance’s 2025 Outstanding Public Engagement Award. The Foundation is partnering with Friends of Southwest Virginia, based in Abingdon, Va., to implement the ...