Blue Ridge Parkway

A Behind-The-Music Webinar On The Blue Ridge Parkway

Mountain music and those who carry on its tradition are celebrated at the Blue Ridge Music Center. Join the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation for a 30-minute Zoom webinar at 11 a.m. Eastern, Tuesday, September 15, to explore the history of this Parkway destination near Galax, Virginia, and how it came to be.

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By NPT Staff - September 10th, 2020 1:30am

Covid-19 Leads To Closure Of Bluffs Restaurant On Blue Ridge Parkway

Its reopening was a long time coming, but unfortunately the Bluffs Restaurant on the Blue Ridge Parkway has closed after just five days due to the challenges posed by Covid-19.

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By NPT Staff - August 27th, 2020 11:37am

Bluffs Restaurant Adjusts Its Hours For Blue Ridge Parkway Visitors

The Bluffs Restaurant at Doughton Park, closed for the past decade, reopens Saturday on the Blue Ridge Parkway. On opening day, the restaurant will welcome guests for special hours from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. as originally announced, and then shift to a schedule of 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday.

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By NPT Staff - August 19th, 2020 2:00am

Bluffs Restaurant On Blue Ridge Parkway To Open August 22

The long-closed, and recently restored, Bluffs Restaurant on the Blue Ridge Parkway will reopen for business on August 22.

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By NPT Staff - August 13th, 2020 12:26pm

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Support The Blue Ridge Parkway...With A Picnic!

Remember picnics in the park? No fast-food dine and dash, but rather a relaxing homemade menu of sandwiches, fruits, cheeses, and cookies spread out on a blanket with a view? And a cold glass of ice tea or lemonade? The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation is encouraging you to plan such a picnic.

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By NPT Staff - July 24th, 2020 10:14am

Roots Of American Music Concerts Returning To Blue Ridge Parkway

Easing into a summer evening to the tunes of live music is hard to beat, which is why it's great to hear that the Blue Ridge Music Center along the Blue Ridge Parkway will return in August with an abridged Roots of American Music Concert Series.

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By NPT Staff - July 13th, 2020 1:45am

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Delaware North Announces Lodge Openings In National Park System

Concessionaire Delaware North started to reopen lodging in the National Park System on Thursday, and is also rolling out a program designed to minimize the spread of coronavirus.

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By NPT Staff - June 11th, 2020 4:42pm

Road Failure Hampers Blue Ridge Parkway Travel

Heavy rains during the past week have led to the collapse of a section of the Blue Ridge Parkway, forcing the closure of the scenic byway from Milepost 112.4 to Milepost 135.9 in Virginia.

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By NPT Staff - May 22nd, 2020 5:05pm

Keeping Kids Busy With Virtual Adventures In National Park Settings

Parents across the country have found themselves turned into teachers as the coronavirus pandemic shut down schools and led to virtual schooling. For those parents running out of materials to keep kids learning and focused so you can get your own work done, the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation has ramped up its Kids in Parks offerings for virtual audiences.

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By NPT Staff - May 7th, 2020 1:45am

National Parks Traveler Episode 64: Artistic Interpretation And Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation

Who makes those colorful interpretive panels found in the National Park System? One person is Steve Patricia. He’s an independent artist and content specialist who provides illustrations and diagrams for waysides, exhibits and murals at national parks, monuments, and historic sites all over the country. He explains his work to Lynn Riddick in this week's podcast.

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