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Key Sections of Blue Ridge Parkway Open as NPS Continues Hurricane Recovery
The National Park Service (NPS) has announced that 55 miles of the Blue Ridge Parkway are now open following the impact of Hurricane Helene. This includes sections from milepost 411.8 to 421, connecting US 276 to Black Balsam, as well as the Graveyard Fields overlook at milepost 418.8. Additionally, the stretch from milepost 423.2 to 469, linking NC 215 to…
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80-Year-Old Man Dies After Boat Capsizes in Colorado River at Grand Canyon
An 80-year-old man visiting Grand Canyon National Park tragically died after his boat capsized in the Colorado River, according to park authorities. The incident occurred on Sunday at approximately 3:40 p.m. near Fossil Rapid. Emergency responders received an alert via satellite phone about the situation, indicating that the man had entered the river after the boat flipped and was receiving…
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