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 ...

BLOWING ROCK — The National Park Service reopened more than 30 campsites in Loop A of Julian Price Campground, located at milepost 297 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, on Aug. 15. All reopened sites will be ...

A new specialty license plate available in Virginia for motorcycles will help make improvements to the Blue Ridge Parkway. The Blue Ridge Parkway plate is available online or at Department of Motor ...

Map of Roanoke Mountain Campground With graph of overnight stays at Blue Ridge Parkway campground in 2012 through Aug. 31 The Roanoke Times Click the image to see a larger ...

Despite uncertainties with the federal government shutdown, Helene recovery work will continue on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Three popular visitor facilities on the parkway will remain open for through ...

The popularity of American national parks continues to increase, according to data from the National Park Service (NPS), which manages 433 parks nationwide. In 2024, a record 331 million visits were ...

If you’ve taken a drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway recently, you’ve likely run into some roadblocks. Many parts of the scenic roadway remain closed due to damage caused by Hurricane Helene. But there’s ...

Photo from Pine Tree Overlook, milepost 95.2, captures sense of awe that awaits around a Parkway curve. NPS Photo/B.Wells. (Photo Courtesy of NPS & B.Wells 2025, All ...