For anyone planning to travel the Blue Ridge Parkway, especially on two wheels. They are resurfacing the road at the north end using the chip and seal method. Apparently they got a great deal on gravel because it is VERY thick and loose and not just in the curves, but everywhere. They have signs asking motorcycles and bicycles to avoid the area. This goes on for the first thirty miles. Another issue is the thick dust. It was windows up and lots of washer fluid used in my pickup on Tuesday. Also, the Parkway is closed through Roanoke because of damage caused by heavy rain. After seeing the pictures I would say it's going to be closed for a long time.