Blue Ridge Parkway reopens after harsh winter

After months of closure due to harsh winter weather with snowdrifts up to six feet deep, the Virginia section of the 469-mile Blue Ridge Parkway has finally reopened.

Except for some severely damaged areas in North Carolina, the scenic drive has been cleared of debris left after the snow melt — downed trees and limbs — and is ready for the expected crowd of visitors to celebrate its 75th anniversary.