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A small Blue Ridge Mountain town near 'The Grand Canyon of the South' is a hidden gem with outdoor thrills

A small town in Virginia is known for big outdoor thrills like white water rafting, ATV trail riding, and hiking, as well as ...
Trekaroo on MSN

Blue Ridge Parkway Road Trip in Virginia

The stunning Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia follows the ridge line of the Blue Ridge Mountains as it winds for almost 217 ...
Explore on MSN

A Charming Town In Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains Offers Great Food & A Cool Arts Scene

Two hours from Roanoke is a small town that's a hit with foodies and art lovers alike, nestled in the mountains of Southwest ...
CNN

Almost 200 miles of the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia reopens

A good stretch of the popular and winding Blue Ridge Parkway is now reopened for safe motoring and scenic fall viewing following Hurricane Helene. The parkway reopened on Friday from milepost 0 to ...
Asheville Citizen-Times

Blue Ridge Parkway update: North Carolina section remains closed as more than 200 miles reopen after Helene

Parts of the Blue Ridge Parkway are open again — but not in North Carolina. The National Parks Service announced on Oct. 10 that the parkway would be open from milepost zero to milepost 198, beginning ...
The News Leader

Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina and Virginia is closed for all uses

The full 500-mile length of the Blue Ridge Parkway is closed to all uses due to damage from Hurricane Helene, according to an alert from the National Park Service. Closures will remain in place until ...
wtvr

Smoke from wildfires in North and South Carolina will bring haze to Virginia

RICHMOND, Va. -- Hundreds of people have been asked to leave their homes in North Carolina and South Carolina as a half-dozen large fires are burning in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Smoke from those ...