It appears that the National Parks Service is also involved with the investigation:
NPS Investigative Services Branch
"NPS Investigative Services Branch
16 mins ·
Search underway for missing man along the Blue Ridge Parkway:
go.usa.gov/xpjRp
US Park Rangers are searching for a 63 year-old man near the northern end of the Blue Ridge Parkway. James Albert Hogue, of Bristow, Virginia, was last seen wearing a black leather jacket and blue jeans. He is 6’1,” has brown eyes, and a scar on his right arm. A missing person’s report has been filed with Bedford County, Virginia.
Hogue’s unoccupied motorcycle was first noticed at the Thunder Ridge Parking Area, near Milepost 75, on October 26, 2019. Park officials note that is not uncommon for vehicles to be left at parkway overlooks for extended periods while owners are on a backcountry hike. However, after two days, Rangers began an investigation and learned that Hogue was
last seen two weeks prior when Roanoke County Sheriff’s Office contacted him.
If you have information that could aid in the search for Hogue, please contact us. Call the Parkway’s Dispatch Center at 828-298-2491 or our Tip Line:
go.usa.gov/xPd8J
CALL or TEXT the ISB Tip Line 888-653-0009
ONLINE
www.nps.gov/ISB and click "Submit a Tip"
EMAIL
nps_isb@nps.gov
[Image: missing person James Albert Hogue; photo provided by Blue Ridge Parkway.]
ISB: the Investigative Services Branch of the
National Park Service www.nps.gov/ISB
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Here is a link to the National Park Planner info page about the Thunder Ridge Parking Area (milepost 74.7 on the Blue Ridge Parkway):
Blue Ridge Parkway | THUNDER RIDGE PARKING AREA (MP 74.7)
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Unfortunately, they didn't have a photo of the parking area, but they did have photos of the hike and of the stone observation deck. What a beautiful location!