Blue Ridge Mountains

We can’t thank you enough! On Giving Tuesday, you helped raise $44,000 to support the Blue Ridge Parkway’s recovery after Hurricane Helene.  Your love and appreciation for this treasured place is awe-inspiring. In a time of great need, you stepped up for the park you love. We are so grateful.

From the National Park Service:

From the National Park Service:

Update from National Park Service 10/10/24 Asheville, N.C. – The Blue Ridge Parkway from milepost 0 to milepost 198 in Virginia, which closed due to impacts from Hurricane Helene, will reopen at 8 a.m. on Friday, October 11. This includes the 198 miles of the scenic byway from Shenandoah National Park south to Virginia Route 685 - Skyview Drive/Turkey Ridge Road (near Fancy Gap):

The Parkway rangers are striving to keep the Blue Ridge Parkway safe while seeing an enormous influx of visitors. If you plan to enjoy the Parkway during this time, please make their job a lot less stressful by following these tips. Avoid the Crowds