Nearly a year after Hurricane Helene rocked the southeastern U.S., the famed Blue Ridge Parkway — and many stops along its 469-mile route — is almost fully open again. This serpentine, two-lane ribbon ...

North Carolina's Blue Ridge Parkway features several long hikes that reward endurance with sweeping mountain views, dense ...

The 469-mile route known as “America’s favorite drive” has mostly reopened nine months after Hurricane Helene, but there are still detours and closures to watch out for. By Gabe Castro-Root When ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. One of North Carolina’s most iconic drives was just recognized as one of the best road trips in the country. Travel + Leisure dropped ...

A 7-mile stretch of the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina reopened Sept. 9 from just south of Doughton Park to near Laurel Springs, the National Park Service announced. The section that reopened is ...

Western North Carolina is a major destination for fall foliage tourism. Peak fall colors in the region typically occur from late September through November. Fall foliage is a big deal in Western North ...