Blue Ridge Parkway

More Than 5,000 Acres Being Added To Blue Ridge Parkway

Imagine the possibilities if you added more than 5,000 acres to the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina. It's happening, and you have an opportunity to share your thoughts on how that acreage will be managed by the National Park Service.

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By NPT Staff - February 14th, 2018 1:45am

Linn Cove Viaduct At Blue Ridge Parkway To Close For Three Months

An icon of the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Linn Cove Viaduct, is in need of resurfacing and bridge maintenance and will require closure to traffic for nearly three months beginning in March.

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By NPT Staff - February 9th, 2018 2:30am

Blue Ridge Parkway Accepts Centennial Challenge To Revive Historic Sites

The tales of mountain heritage will live on at four historical sites along the Blue Ridge Parkway thanks to the Centennial Challenge grant program put in place by Congress and the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation’s Community of Stewards.

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By NPT Staff - November 28th, 2017 2:00am

Fall Spectacular: What's That Sound? Where To Listen To -- And Look For -- Wildlife in the National Parks

In the fall, animals and birds prepare for winter. Bears eat constantly to fatten up before they slow down. Many birds are already on their migration path. Elk and other ungulates are preparing for the mating ritual, the rut. Take a look -- or stop and listen -- in many national parks this fall and you'll catch a glimpse of this autumnal spectacular.

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By [email protected] - October 4th, 2017 3:00am

As Hurricane Irma Roars Across Florida, Recovery Continues At Virgin Islands National Park

As Hurricane Irma continued to pound her way north across Florida on Sunday, recovery efforts continued at Virgin Islands National Park and across the island of St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 10th, 2017 3:00pm

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Grandfather Mountain: The History And Guide To An Appalachian Icon

Springer Mountain, Katahdin, the Presidential Range, and the White Mountains are all iconic, all dramatic, in their own geologic and cultural heft, each with their own stories. And then there’s Grandfather Mountain.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 20th, 2017 4:00am

Youth Crews Begin Work At Craggy Flats Bald Trail On Blue Ridge Parkway

It takes effort, sweat, skills ... and money ... to maintain trails along the Blue Ridge Parkway, and now through the end of August your donations to the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation for its "I Love Craggy" campaign will be matched by an Asheville, North Carolina, business.

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By NPT Staff - August 17th, 2017 3:00am

Order A Digital Edition Of The Essential Park Guide For Spring 2017

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Spring can be one of those iffy seasons in the National Park System. You might run into warm, sunny days with an easy breeze at your back. Or, you could find yourself being pelted by sleet, battered by a stiff wind, with grey clouds scooting by overhead. This 56-page guide will help you get the most out of the parks in spring.

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By NPT Staff - August 4th, 2017 2:17pm

Summering Along The Blue Ridge Parkway

For so many people, summer means trips to explore the Blue Ridge Parkway. Kids are out of school, the mountain air is cool and refreshing, and a thrilling range of activities await. Here are just a few updates for any trip this year.

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By NPT Staff - July 6th, 2017 2:00am

Paving Project Will Create Snarls Along Blue Ridge Parkway For Three Months

A paving project designed to extend the life of pavement on the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia will create some snarls on the scenic road beginning July 5 and lasting for about three months.

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By NPT Staff - June 29th, 2017 2:00am

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