North Carolina State Parks, part of the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, announced that Mount Mitchell State Park has reopened as of Sept. 15 for the first time since Hurricane Helene. The park reopening is in conjunction with the Blue Ridge Parkway’s announcement that it is reopening from milepost 382, in Asheville, N.C., to milepost 355.3, near the entrance to the state park.
“North Carolinians and travelers from across the country will be able to visit Mount Mitchell State Park just in time for leaf season,” said Governor Josh Stein in a press release. “I am grateful to the National Park Service and NCDOT teams for their hard work to reopen this stretch of the Blue Ridge Parkway and excited that people can continue to see what makes western North Carolina unforgettable.”
Mount Mitchell’s reopening means all state parks are now at least partially open, nearly one year after Helene hit western North Carolina. For up to date information about Mount Mitchell State Park and a map of accessible roads and trails, please visit the NC State Parks website…