Blue Ridge Parkway

A 50th Anniversary Upgrade for Peaks of Otter Lodge on Blue Ridge Parkway

The Blue Ridge Parkway’s Peaks of Otter Lodge will celebrate this year’s 50th anniversary with substantial guest room upgrades by new concessionaire Delaware North Corporation.

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By David and Kay Scott - August 31st, 2014 8:51am

National Park Foundation Grants Will Help Get Students To The Parks

Almost $500,000 is being doled out by the National Park Foundation to help 65 parks across the country underwrite the Ticket to Ride program that helps students visit parks near them.

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By NPT Staff - August 16th, 2014 3:20am

Man Hopes To Run Entire Length Of Blue Ridge Parkway For Charity Fundraiser

A North Carolina man plans to begin an ambitious attempt to run the entire length of the Blue Ridge Parkway on August 9, and hopes to complete the 469-mile trip in only nine days. His purpose is to raise money for a camp that serves special needs kids and for the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation.

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By Jim Burnett - August 8th, 2014 7:17am

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Reader Participation Day: How Would You Structure User Fees For The National Parks?

Imagine, for a moment, that you're in charge of setting fees for the National Park System. What would you charge for, and how much would you charge? Or would you charge anything at all?

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 6th, 2014 3:30am

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Following Restoration, Mabry Mill To Reopen Along Blue Ridge Parkway

After many months of restoration work, the Mabry Mill along the Blue Ridge Parkway will be celebrated on July 31.

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By NPT Staff - July 21st, 2014 3:25am

National Park Service Promotes Parks As Economic Engines

Once considered largely to be worthless, national parks today are economic engines that generate $26.5 billion for the nation's economy.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 21st, 2014 3:25am

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Key Concessions Contracts Up At Yosemite National Park, Along Blue Ridge Parkway

The coming months could tell whether Xanterra Parks & Resorts and Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts are both still in an acquisition mode, or will look to stand pat, as concessions opportunities are weighed in Yosemite National Park and along the Blue Ridge Parkway.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 12th, 2014 9:06am

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21-Mile Stretch Of Blue Ridge Parkway Back Open For Motorists Following Roadwork

A 21-mile stretch of the Blue Ridge Parkway that had been closed since last year for work to stabilize the pavement has been reopened to the motoring public.

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By NPT Staff - May 2nd, 2014 8:48am

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Operators Sought For Pisgah Inn Along The Blue Ridge Parkway

The National Park Service recently released the prospectus for a ten-year contract to provide lodging, retail, and food and beverage services at Pisgah Inn on the Blue Ridge Parkway.

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By David and Kay Scott - April 28th, 2014 3:03am

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Construction To Close Graveyard Fields Parking Area/Trailhead On Blue Ridge Parkway For Nearly Three Months

A makeover of the parking area at the Graveyard Fields Trailhead on the Blue Ridge Parkway will require the area to be closed for about 11 weeks, beginning April 22.

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By NPT Staff - April 16th, 2014 3:03am

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