Federal shutdown does not shut down visitor numbers on Blue Ridge Parkway Bob Clark November 1, 2013 1 min read The Blue Ridge Parkway saw steady traffic during the government shutdown. Many of the parkway’s workers were furloughed during the shutdown, but the parkway itself remained open. The story from WFIR’s Bob Clark. Share: Continue Reading Previous: Apco crews busy after high winds knock out power to thousands in VANext: Virginia Western president says many students would benefit from four-year tuition proposal Related Stories 1 min read Roanoke College releases first season football schedule Gene Marrano February 21, 2025 1 min read Vinton’s Winter Restaurant Week starts Sunday Denise Membreno February 21, 2025 1 min read Roanoke Outside initiative helps outdoor projects with grant money Denise Membreno February 21, 2025