Blue Ridge Parkway Forced To Evacuate Folk Art Center Due To Suspicious Banned Item

The National Park Service has issued several fines and suspensions in the past over banned items brought to parks across the United States. California's ban on bear spray continues to impact visitor safety . On the flip side, Yellowstone National Park banned a guest for three years over a DUI arrest . We can all agree that such a charge deserved stricter punishment.

We have another story about a banned device related to National Parks. This one was a scary incident and caused an evacuation at the Folk Art Center in Blue Ridge Parkway. The banned device was lying in the dirt, causing considerable uncertainty among officials. Thankfully, the device was taken away without any further harm to staff or visitors.

We'll take a closer look at the ongoing process and how the National Park Ser