National Park Service administrators issued a memo March 5 stating visitation statistics would not be publicized by national parks.

The Blue Ridge Parkway, which spans parts of Virginia and North Carolina, is almost always the most-visited National Parks Service site in the United States. This year, it was dethroned by Golden Gate National Recreation Area in California, which saw a nearly 15 percent surge in visitors this year, reaching 17.18 million total.

The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation is welcoming a slate of community ambassadors to guide the next steps of its Blue Ridge Rising initiative. The group of leaders will

Of the 217 miles of the scenic highway in Virginia, only three sections that total 33 miles were open to full traffic on Thursday

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.

North Carolina is a diverse state that offers a variety of benefits for its residents and numerous charming destinations. For instance, cool mountain towns like Banner Elk, Boone, and Blowing Rock would make a perfect weekend getaway,

The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation is welcoming a slate of community ambassadors to guide the next steps of its Blue Ridge Rising initiative. The group of leaders will help implement

The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation received the 2025 Outstanding Public Engagement Award from the Public Lands Alliance (PLA) during the organization’s annual convention and trade show in Las