AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoBlue Ridge Parkway Travel Updates: The Parkway is urging visitors to plan ahead for Memorial Day weekend as campgrounds, picnic areas and visitor centers open with ongoing Hurricane Helene repairs and road work; Linville Falls direct access to the trail system has reopened at milepost 316.4, but the visitor center, picnic area and campground remain closed. Safety & Travel Disruption: A deadly chain-reaction crash on Virginia’s I-95 involved a North Carolina-based travel bus; five died and dozens were injured, with investigations citing speed and other factors, and the driver facing involuntary manslaughter charges. Local Tourism & Events: The Smoky Mountain Shrine Club’s carnival returns to Franklin for a 10-day run, and the Shriners carnival is back in the region after a pandemic pause. Outdoor Value for Travelers: Great Smoky Mountains National Park ranks among the cheapest U.S. national parks for a weekend trip, with costs like camping, access, gas and food driving the study. Wildlife Caution: North Carolina residents are reminded to keep doors and vehicles secured in bear country after a black bear was filmed opening a U-Haul van.
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