The Blue Ridge Parkway had 17.5 million visitors in 2025, according to preliminary data from the National Park Service. It is the most since 2006.

The boards of county commissioners and county supervisors in the 17 counties in North Carolina and 12 counties in Virginia ...

The Blue Ridge Parkway will be completely closed on the North Carolina and Virginia sides — on a temporary basis — starting ...

On Monday, January 12, 2026, Yancey County in N.C. became the 29th county to adopt the resolution, said the foundation.

Get pumped up for Conservation Night presented by TrueTimber, Saturday, January 10! Greenville Swamp Rabbits vs. SC Stingrays at Bon Secours Wellness Arena! Ali Solari from High Spirits Hospitality ...

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 ...

The Blue Ridge Parkway is a classic American road trip. It links Shenandoah National Park to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, 469 miles of curves, tunnels, and sweeping views. This guide breaks ...

ROANOKE, Va. – The National Park Service has reduced staffing and operations due to the government shutdown, affecting many federal departments. This comes as tourists begin visiting the Blue Ridge ...

Despite the federal government shutdown that went into effect on Oct. 1, Western North Carolina’s national park properties will remain mostly open — but a few things will look different. The Blue ...

WATAUGA — The Blue Ridge Parkway will remain partially open during the government shutdown, but services will be greatly reduced, according to an Interior Department contingency plan. According to the ...

With trees changing colors, October is normally peak tourist season for many parks in Virginia. The federal government shutdown means 6 out of 10 employees at national parks are furloughed, according ...

The U.S. government has shut down after President Donald Trump and Congress failed to reach an agreement by Wednesday’s deadline. The Blue Ridge Parkway was still open on Wednesday, Channel 9’s Dave ...