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Virginia's Under-The-Radar Train Ride Showcases Impeccable Blue Ridge Mountain Beauty

Those looking to enjoy the majestic beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia can catch this under-the-radar train ride ...
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Looking at the history of the famous Blue Ridge Parkway

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Parkways, by definition, are broad, landscaped roadways designed for tourists who wish to take the slower, scenic route. And the best one in the country is right in our ...
Knoxville News Sentinel

Is the Blue Ridge Parkway back open? How to see the spring blooms on 'America's Favorite Drive'

Soon "America's Favorite Drive" will be abloom with flowers as visitors pour onto the parkway. Spring is coming, and bringing with it an influx of visitors to the Blue Ridge Parkway. The Blue Ridge ...
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Are Great Smokies, Blue Ridge Parkway still open as funding scales back during shutdown?

As Western North Carolina heads into the winter season, a group of nonprofits and local leaders are scaling back funding to keep the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Blue Ridge Parkway ...
Knoxville News Sentinel

Will the Blue Ridge Parkway fully reopen for fall? See the timeline for repair after Helene

For the past year, the Blue Ridge Parkway has been on the road to recovery. In September 2024, Tropical Storm Helene slammed into Western North Carolina and East Tennessee, causing immense damage to ...