Two Piedmont sites receive National Historic Landmark designations
The National Parks Service recently recognized the F.W. Woolworth Building and Blue Ridge Parkway as National Historic Landmarks.
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Two more sections of the Blue Ridge Parkway reopen
The National Park Service has announced that several more sections of the Blue Ridge Parkway have reopened after sustaining damage from Helene.
Portion of Blue Ridge Parkway near Blowing Rock reopens
A portion of the Blue Ridge Parkway in the Blowing Rock area has been reopened to traffic.
High Country on schedule for mid-October fall foliage peak
Appalachian State University biologist Howard Neufeld, says peak times for the Boone area are on schedule for mid-October. Closer to the Triad, Pilot Mountain should be at its most showy the first week of November.
Parkway officials looking for people interested in taking on historic facilities
National Park Service officials are looking for individuals or businesses to relaunch three historic properties along the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Stakeholders make plans to preserve Blue Ridge Parkway's iconic views
Blue Ridge Parkway officials are putting together a plan to boost tourism on the scenic road and increase the economic impact in the nearby communities.
Popular Blowing Rock sledding site closed due to unsafe conditions
A popular sledding site in the High Country has been closed due to unsafe conditions.
The area is known as “Sled Hill,” located off the Blue Ridge Parkway near Blowing Rock.
Section of Blue Ridge Parkway closed due to bear and human interactions
Blue Ridge Parkway officials have temporarily closed nearly eight miles of highway due to a recent uptick in human interactions with bears.
Lane closures create difficulties for first restaurant on Blue Ridge Parkway
An infrastructure project on the Blue Ridge Parkway is having an impact on the roadway’s first restaurant, The Bluffs at Doughton Park.
Major road project begins on Blue Ridge Parkway
A major infrastructure project on the Blue Ridge Parkway will lead to some delays and closures for the next three years.