The falls are only a half-mile hike from the Parkway and provide a welcome respite on a hot summer day, but be sure to check ...

This town at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains is full of history, art, shops, and nature galore! Explore North ...

As of Dec. 16, 19 new National Historic Landmarks were announced by Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland, each of which reflects the importance of the sites in sharing the diverse history of the ...

There are few things prettier than the Blue Ridge Parkway. When you are looking for some of the best trails in North Carolina ...

POSSIBLE. THE ROAD TO RECOVERY ISN’T OVER YET, BUT MANY OF THE MORE POPULAR TRAILS ALONG THE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY ARE OPEN AND JUST IN TIME FOR LEAF SEASON. NEARLY 17 MILLION FOLKS MAKE THE TREK TO THE ...

The Blue Ridge Parkway in western North Carolina experienced a significant increase in tourism in October 2025 compared to ...

On Monday, January 12, 2026, Yancey County in N.C. became the 29th county to adopt the resolution, said the foundation.

About 16 million people visited the Blue Ridge Parkway, making it the National Park Service's most popular attraction. Visuals Unlimited / Corbis The sign marking the commencement of construction for ...

CHEROKEE, N.C. — On December 16, 2024, the Secretary of the Interior announced the designation of the Blue Ridge Parkway as a National Historic Landmark, recognizing its significant contributions to ...

The Blue Ridge Parkway has been designated as a National Historic Landmark, one of 19 new sites named this week. The announcement was made by the Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland on Monday. There ...