VBR sees solid visitation growth numbers in 2024, in early 2025 also Gene Marrano August 11, 2025 1 min read Virginia’s Blue Ridge – like the rest of the Commonwealth – saw visitation numbers climb higher in 2024 versus 2023, and in some cases back to pre-pandemic level. WFIR’s Gene Marrano crunches the numbers: Share: Post navigation Previous: Miyares calls Democratic opponent “soft” on violent crime; challenger responds with public safety planNext: Roanoke delegate calls antisemitism claims ‘silly season’ politics Related Stories 1 min read Reports: Virginia Tech in talks with Former PSU Coach James Franklin Clark Palmer November 15, 2025 1 min read Explore Park set to shine as 7th annual Illuminights Winter Walk of Lights returns next Saturday Web Staff November 14, 2025 1 min read Virginia’s Insurance Marketplace ready to help with health care plan options with premium costs in flux Gene Marrano November 14, 2025