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.
- By NPT Staff - July 21st, 2014 3:25am
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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.
- By Kurt Repanshek - July 21st, 2014 3:25am
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.
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.
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.
- By David and Kay Scott - April 28th, 2014 3:03am
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.
Blue Ridge Parkway About Ready For Spring Opening
Barring a spring storm, facilities along the 469 miles of the Blue Ridge Parkway will begin opening for the high season on April 1, with most facilities open by June 1.
- By NPT Staff - March 24th, 2014 7:54am
Stretch Of Blue Ridge Parkway To Close For Mabry Mill Restoration Work
Restoration work at Mabry Mill will require closure of a short stretch of the Blue Ridge Parkway beginning Monday.
- By NPT Staff - March 16th, 2014 3:33am
Don't Be Surprised To Hear National Park Visitation Dropped Last Year
When the National Park Service finalizes its visitation numbers for last year, don't be surprised to hear there was a decline from the 283 million tally made in 2012.
- By Kurt Repanshek - February 16th, 2014 3:16am
Temporary Road Closure Coming To Section Of Blue Ridge Parkway
Maintenance work to cut back vegetation along a stretch of the Blue Ridge Parkway later this month will close about 21 miles of the scenic road for two weeks.
- By NPT Staff - February 8th, 2014 2:30am
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