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Access along the Blue Ridge Parkway to Craggy Gardens and near Mount Michell State Park is expected to reopen fall 2025, parkway staff have said.

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Many parts of the scenic roadway remain closed due to damage caused by Hurricane Helene. But there’s some good news on the horizon: Nearly 50 miles of the parkway are set to reopen this fall.