Press release from Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation: The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation has secured a three-year, $5.13 million grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to support ...

BOONE, N.C. — With its famous winding roads and unbelievable overlook views, it’s easy to see why the Blue Ridge Parkway is known as "America’s Favorite Drive." But when Helene went through western ...

NC/Va. (WDBJ) - During the week of April 19 to 27, 2025, the Blue Ridge Parkway will host over one-dozen ranger-led programs to celebrate National Park Week and encourage park neighbors and ...

Tropical Storm Helene caused significant damage to the Blue Ridge Parkway, leading to closures and a repair cost estimated between $1 billion and $2 billion. While some areas remain closed due to ...

A hiker died along the Blue Ridge Parkway after falling off a path and into a body of water on Friday. National Park Service rangers responded to waters near Boone Fork Trail near Blowing Rock ...

NC/VA— During the week of April 19 to 27, the Blue Ridge Parkway will host over a dozen ranger-led programs to celebrate National Park Week and encourage park neighbors and visitors to get out into ...

A man died April 18 after falling into waters along the Blue Ridge Parkway, according to an April 19 news release from the National Park Service. The hiker, identified as Jie Huang, 40 ...

BLOWING ROCK, Nc. (WSET) — A man fell fatally into the waters near a hiking trail on the Blue Ridge Parkway Friday, according to officials. Around 2:57 p.m., the Blue Ridge Parkway ...

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is working on constructing a new Blue Ridge Parkway bridge. "It's an upgrade," said Jody Lawrence, assistant division construction engineer ...