Volunteer firefighters from Monelison VFD searched more than 3 miles of difficult terrain along the Appalachian Foot Trail to find the hiker who sent an SOS.
After being closed for years, the popular restaurant adjacent to Mabry Mill will re-open after the Park Service reached a deal with a new operator.
Carhartt announced on Tuesday that the company is donating $50,000 to the Blue Ridge Parkway foundation to “help fund ongoing preservation and education efforts.”
Blue Ridge Parkway announced that visitors can expect parkwide closures in preparation for the incoming winter storm that is expected to impact much of our region.
The National Park Service has reduced staffing and operations due to the government shutdown, affecting many federal departments. This comes as tourists begin visiting the Blue Ridge Parkway for the fall foliage season. While the parkway remains open, some services are limited and several visitor centers are closed.
Roanoke County is gearing up for a packed October schedule of fall festivities, featuring everything from festivals to outdoor adventures and Halloween activities. 🎃
The National Park Service announced on Sep. 15 the completion of two landslide repair projects located at milepost 375 and 380 nd reopened a section of the Blue Ridge Parkway from milepost 382 in Asheville, North Carolina to milepost 355.3 at the Ridge Junction Overlook near NC 80 and the entrance to Mount Mitchell State Park.
Visitors should check the Parkway website and road status page for daily updates by milepost, including detour maps and project details to help with travel planning.
Weather Authority: Southwest and Central Virginia face extended heat alerts with dangerous temperatures and high humidity. Cooler weather is expected by the weekend as a cold front approaches.
With many campgrounds, picnic areas and visitor centers opening on the Blue Ridge Parkway this weekend, the National Park Service reminds visitors to plan ahead for a memorable experience.
A lack of oxygen that incapacitated the pilot and three passengers is likely what caused a private jet to become unresponsive before flying over the nation’s capital and prompting the military to scramble fighter jets in 2023.
A large portion of the Blue Ridge Parkway will be closed starting April 14 for repaving and rehabilitation, the Blue Ridge Parkway External Affairs Office said.
Blue Ridge Parkway leaders are slated to provide an update on storm recovery efforts following the significant damage caused by Hurricane Helene.
The Roanoke area, renowned for its outdoor amenities such as greenways and iconic hiking spots like McAfee Knob, has recently faced challenges due to storms, routine maintenance, and ongoing construction. These factors have led residents and visitors to seek alternate routes for their favorite outdoor destinations.
Roanoke County and the Virginia Department of Transportation are working out plans to connect the Greenway from Roanoke City to the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Mabry Mill, the famous stop on the Blue Ridge Parkway has seen better days. The mill's roof is badly in need of repair, while the famous mill pond has become swampy. The restaurant which is a huge economic driver for the region is closed until further notice. Begging the question, What's next for Mabry Mill?
Mabry Mill is the most photographed spot on the Blue Ridge Parkway. But it's in disrepair, and a once-popular restaurant is closed. In part 2 of our series, we look at how this once popular stop off has suffered so much neglect.
A 36-year-old woman is dead after a single-vehicle crash near milepost 101 near Roanoke on the Blue Ridge Parkway Tuesday, according to the National Park Service.
A man was airlifted from the Blue Ridge Parkway after a motorcycle crash sent him nearly 100 feet over an embankment over the weekend.
The Blue Ridge Parkway is back open after crews worked to clear debris from the Matts Creek wildfire, according to the U.S. Forest Service.
Fall leaves attract at least two million visitors to the Blue Ridge Parkway every October to see their beauty, according to Leesa Brandon, Blue Ridge Parkway External Affairs Specialist.
A South Carolina woman died after falling from a scenic overlook along the Blue Ridge Parkway in western North Carolina, according to the National Park Service.
If you’re planning on visiting the Blue Ridge Parkway anytime soon, know that there could be short delays in parts of the parkway due to construction.
The cockpit voice recorder that could hold the final moments leading up to the fatal crash of a plane in Central Virginia remains missing, according to the National Transportation Safety Board.
The pilot of the business jet that flew over Washington and crashed in Virginia appeared to be slumped over and unresponsive, the fighter jet pilots reported, according to three US officials briefed on the matter.
Thousands of athletes from all over the world are coming to the Roanoke Valley for the Carilion Clinic IRONMAN 70.3 Virginia’s Blue Ridge Triathlon.
Organizers of the Carilion Clinic IRONMAN 70.3 have announced that after the upcoming 2023 race in June, the event will be paused.
A motorcycle collision on the Blue Ridge Parkway in Bedford left one man dead and another hospitalized Tuesday, according to the National Park Service.
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A Roanoke man died in a crash on the Blue Ridge Parkway near the county line between Floyd and Patrick counties on Saturday, according to the National Park Service.
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