The Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Blue Ridge Parkway have been reopening sections after damage from Hurricane Helene. In the Smokies, Foothills Parkway East near Cosby has reopened, although some areas like Balsam Mountain and Cataloochee remain closed. On the Blue Ridge Parkway, sections between Mileposts 405.5 and 411.8, as well as from 411.8 to 421, have reopened, though areas like Devil’s Courthouse remain closed due to landslides. The reopening efforts have restored over 55 miles of the parkway, with visitor services still closed for the season. Visitors are urged to exercise caution due to changing conditions and ongoing repair work. Updates on road and trail conditions are available on the National Park Service's websites and social media.