RT @BlueRidgeNPS: Today, Nov. 1, the Parkway has opened an additional 17 miles in Virginia and six in North Carolina!. VA: MP 201 to MP 217….

Our Southwest Virginia communities need your support to rebuild. Experience the fall beauty of the Virginia Creeper Trail on foot or by bike from Abingdon to the heart of Damascus. Your adventure makes a difference!.

One of our favorite trail towns, @DamascusVirginia, is open and ready for business! Come support local shops, restaurants, and lodging while enjoying the 17 miles of open VA Creeper Trail from Abingdon to Damascus. For the latest trail updates, visit

RT @GovernorVA: The reopening of the Blue Ridge Parkway is fantastic news for the small businesses that rely on parkway travelers for their….

The @blueridgenps (from milepost 0-198 in VA) will reopen at 8am, 10/11. Hikers are advised to use caution—storms may have left downed trees, loose rocks, and blocked trails. NPS hopes to reopen the remainder of the parkway in Virginia within the next two weeks.

Get your pass now: The most up-to-date information about park closures and weather conditions can always be found by visiting the alerts and conditions page on the SNP website.

4. Exercise caution on trails, as they may be muddy and slippery near streams and waterfalls due to recent rainfall. 5. From 3/1 to 11/30, visitors to Old Rag Mountain, including hikers on the Saddle, Ridge, and Ridge Access trails, will need to obtain an Old Rag day-use ticket.

2. Try the Rockfish Gap entrance at mile 105, just east of Visit Waynesboro—it's often less crowded and offers stunning views of the southern district. 3. Subscribe to alerts regarding significant emergency events (like road closures and wildfires) by texting SHENALERTS to 888777.

Planning to visit Shenandoah National Park this fall? 🍂🍁 Here's a few quick tips to help make the most of your foliage-filled adventure: .1. Skip the lines by purchasing your entrance pass ahead of time online. It's like a Quick Queue pass for nature!.

Our hearts continue to be with those affected in the wake of Helene. Please consider donating to the United Way of Southwest Virginia - Disaster Relief Fund. .For traveler assistance: .For recovery info:

Due to Helene damage and cleanup, many secondary roads remain closed across parts of Virginia. For your safety, do not move or go around barrels, barricades, or "Road Closed" signs. Before you travel: ➡️ Check ️ View closed roads:

Please continue to check for updates prior to traveling to these areas: .

⛔ More Virginia Park Closures:.Powhatan, James River, Clinch River: Partial closures.The USDA Forest Service George Washington and Jefferson National Forests has closed the Clinch Ranger District and the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area in response to Hurricane Helene.

⛔ Virginia Park Closures due to Hurricane Helene:.Grayson Highlands, Hungry Mother: Closed through Oct. 14.New River Trail: Closed until further notice.Seven Bends: Closed due to river levels.Claytor Lake: Launch areas closed due to debris.

Looking for ways to support communities in Southwest Virginia? Consider donating to the United Way Disaster Relief Fund. .

We're here to help ensure safe travel through VA. If you plan to visit or travel through SWVA in the coming weeks, confirm your plans and check 511 Virginia for road closure updates:

RT @FEMAregion3: Residents of Giles, Grayson, Smyth, Tazewell, Washington, and Wythe counties and of the city of Galax affected by #Helene:….

RT @VaDOT: Motorists in Virginia may see an increase in traffic on I-81 and I-77 due to North Carolina & Tennessee detours. Be patient & al….

If you would like to help support the affected areas through donations or organized volunteer efforts, please visit We will share updated travel information on our social media accounts as we receive it. Stay safe!.

For road closures and current traffic conditions, please visit 511 Virginia or download the Virginia 511 mobile app. For Virginia emergency response information, visit