BIG NEWS! You can once again travel the Blue Ridge Parkway from the Folk Art Center all the way to Mount Mitchell State Park! The National Park Service has completed landslide repairs at mileposts 375 and 380, reopening the stretch between milepost 382 in Asheville and milepost 355.3 at Ridge Junction Overlook (near NC 80 and the Mount Mitchell entrance). This reopening gives visitors access to some of the Parkway’s most beloved spots, including the Craggy Gardens Visitor Center, Craggy Pinnacle

The Blue Ridge Parkway is a 469 mile scenic drive running from the blue ridge mountains in North Carolina all the way into northern Virginia. The drive is stunning during fall and is a must do at least once in your life. While visiting the blue ridge parkway near Asheville, make sure to stop and hike to craggy pinnacle or park at lane pinnacle overlook for sunset! Closures of the road can occur due to ongoing maintenance and weather, so it is best to check the official Blue Ridge Parkway website