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VBR Photographic Journal :: October 2004 :: Photo of the Parkway roadway damage
 

 
Land slide caused by hurricane Frances
 

Date: October 7, 2004
Milepost: 322
Comment: This is an eight mile Parkway section that is closed due to a land slide during hurricane Frances. Excessive flooding in the area caused the slide. A temporary visitor center is set up for Parkway visitors on US 221. Detour information will be provided along with access roads to the NC Minerals Visitor Center, Little Switzerland community and Crabtree Meadow Recreation Area.

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