VBR sees solid visitation growth numbers in 2024, in early 2025 also Gene Marrano August 11, 2025 1 minute 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 Freedom to Give is food drive to benefit Feeding Southwest Virginia Gene Marrano July 13, 2026 Roanoke County Police: Franklin Road Northbound Closed after Tractor Trailer crash Web Staff July 13, 2026 Roanoke College alumnus running for congress calls for universal data center safeguards Web Staff July 13, 2026