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The Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia, which closed due to impacts from Hurricane Helene, reopened on Friday, Oct. 11.
The Humpback Rocks, James River and Peaks of Otter visitor centers reopened, as power and water have been restored to all facilities where it existed before the storm. The Peaks of Otter Lodge will continue to operate; it did not close after the storm.
Visitors should be aware that trail assessments have not been completed in all areas and caution should be exercised when hiking. Additionally, they may find fewer services than normal as many employees are assisting with operations in North Carolina, where the impacts of the storm were far more severe. Areas closed due to construction prior to the storm will remain closed.
The entire length of the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina remains closed as crews continue emergency stabilization and damage assessments following Hurricane Helene.
