The newly constructed pedestrian bridge that connects the Appalachian Trail over Virginia 311 in Roanoke County opened Thursday, a project made possible by collaboration between volunteer groups ...

ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - Hikers can now travel across the new Appalachian Trail pedestrian bridge that goes over Route 311. It is a vital addition to getting hikers to the trail safely.

The Blue Ridge Parkway is implementing a full road closure and detour along the park’s corridor in Roanoke, the National Park ...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ/NPS Release) - The Blue Ridge Parkway is implementing a full road closure and detour along the park’s corridor in Roanoke, from milepost 95.9 at Montvale Overlook (south of Peaks of ...

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — After more than a year of ... “There was a study done on the whole Appalachian Trail over 20 years ago to identify the most dangerous road crossings, and this spot ...

Vintage meets modern in a clothing display that wouldn’t look out of place in Brooklyn, but carries the genuine soul of Appalachian practicality ... in the heart of downtown Roanoke. Where: 401 S ...

People from Georgia to Maine gathered in Roanoke this week to discuss conserving the natural landscape that surrounds the ...

Hiking the Appalachian Trail through the Blue Ridge Mountains takes people through thick forests and across grassy mountaintop balds. This year it also includes a short boat ride. Floodwaters from ...

The Appalachian Trail is one of America’s most famous long-distance hikes, a 2,000-plus-mile journey from Georgia to Maine. Those who complete it are called “thru-hikers,” with approximately ...