A dramatic drop last year in visits to the Blue Ridge Parkway resulted in a similar fall in visitor spending in communities along the scenic byway.
Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Spending Dropped In 2013
By Duncan Adams
The Roanoke Times, The News & Advance
Wed, 07/23/2014 - 2:45am
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