Significant Parkway Closures in Virginia and North Carolina due to damage from Hurricane Helene

Please see the National Park System website, DriveNC, and VDOT’s 511Virginia for updates.

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Blue Ridge Parkway Getaway: Make the most of it
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August 7, 2024
The Blue Ridge Parkway is fondly referred to as “America’s Favorite Drive,” stretching 469 miles through the Appalachian Mountains, offering some of the most breathtaking views in the United States. Winding through North Carolina and Virginia, our scenic byway is a paradise for nature lovers, photographers, and anyone seeking a…