The iconic Blue Ridge Parkway overlooks are getting a face lift. Work will commence the week of November 3rd to clear trees and debris from Parkway vistas in the Roanoke Region, restoring the original views from the numerous overlooks. Over the years, budget cuts have limited the amount of work done. The uninhibited growth has rendered many overlooks useless when it comes to views of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

A team of National Park Service Arborist Incident Responders will be wielding their chainsaws. The team will begin their work at the Peaks of Otter and move south through the Roanoke Valley to Adney Gap -- 20 miles south of Roanoke -- over six days, clearing up to 90 overlooks.