Download The NPS App

NPS App is short for The National Park Service App. The free app is a great way to discover more about the Blue Ridge Parkway. With the recent government firings staffing at the park may be affected. The NPS App can be a great help as you travel the 469 miles of the Blue Ridge Parkway. The NPS App is the new official app for the National Park Service. It has tools to guide your exploration of all the national parks in the United States, including the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina and Virginia. Find useful interactive maps, tours of park locations and interesting sites, accessibility information, and more to help you plan your adventures or sightseeing.

BRP road closed

Six months after Hurricane Helene, the recovery is still underway. Many sections suffered major damage to the roadway. There were also significant limbs and trees down. Flooding from rushing water, debris, rockslides, and mudslides caused lots of damage. Many portions of the North Carolina side of the parkway are still closed due to Helene. But some sections are open. Now that spring has arrived, parkway officials are asking visitors going sightseeing in the now open sections to plan ahead. The park service warns visitors not to trespass on the closed roads. Do not go around barriers. The NPS App can be a great tool. The app can let you know what sections are open, which sites are open, and most importantly what sections remain closed.

The NPS App includes:

Interactive Maps with detailed maps that include points of interest, hiking trails, and overlooks.

Self-guided Park Tours of interesting areas along the parkway. Discover popular areas that are a must-see. 

Things to Do: Need to know what to do while on the parkway? Discover all the fun, entertaining, and educational activities the park has to offer.

Amenities: Know where to find and access rest stops, visitor centers, food, restrooms, shopping, and more.

Accessibility: The app offers a fully accessible experience with tools to benefit visitors with accessibility needs, such as audio descriptions of exhibits along trails and roads and in visitor centers.

Share Your Visit: Share with your friends and family the beautiful scenery and the fun activities you did by creating and sharing virtual postcards with scenes from the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Download the NPS App

NPS App

The NPS APP is easy to download onto your mobile devices. The app is currently available for iOS- and Android-powered devices. It can be downloaded for free through the App Store and Google Play. Download it today and plan your next visit to the Blue Ridge Parkway!