Blue Ridge Rising: 29 Counties Align for Parkway Repairs and Regional Tourism
By Marge | Published 2026-01-18T17:49:10.323Z
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Blue Ridge Parkway -- January 18, 2026: For the first time since the Blue Ridge Parkway was established, every county it touches has agreed to a single path forward.
Blue Ridge Parkway -- January 18, 2026: For the first time since the Blue Ridge Parkway was established, every county it touches has agreed to a single path forward. With Yancey County’s resolution on January 12, 2026, the Blue Ridge Rising initiative now has 100% participation from the 29 counties across North Carolina and Virginia that border the 469-mile scenic route.The Power of 29: Why This Collaboration MattersThe Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation led this effort to move away from piecemeal lo
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