If there was a heaven for outdoor and nature photographers, it would have to be the Blue Ridge Parkway. Even if you hike the same trail every day, you will discover a new nook or treasure calling out to your lens as if it was waiting just for you.
Or you may want to challenge yourself to learn new and different things about the Blue Ridge Parkway. Tired of shooting landscapes? Try wildflowers or waterfalls for more natural inspiration. The Blue Ridge Parkway Store has a wonderful assortment of photography guidebooks that any professional or amateur photographer will enjoy and learn from.
Status: Registration for the 7th Annual AMPC has closed. Please stay tuned for details about upcoming announcements! Don't forget about the AMPC blog as it gets updated frequently with announcements as well.
The People's Choice Award will be open for voting March 26th, 2010 at 7:00 pm. For details please visit the AMPC website.
When the Appalachian Mountain Photography Competition was first launched in 2004, it was hard for anyone to predict just how fast the competition would grow both in size and quality of work. With each passing year, the judging panel is faced with the difficult task of sifting through an ever-increasing field of talented submissions.
Appalachian State University's Outdoor Programs first began the contest as a way to raise funds for SOLE trips (Student Outdoor Learning Expeditions). One of Outdoor Program's main missions is to engage people to better understand their environment. The photography competition provided the perfect outlet for doing just that. Since then, Outdoor Programs has partnered with the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation, the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts, as well as other area businesses in an effort to provide more prizes to winners and to raise awareness of the AMPC to the general public.
The ultimate goal of the AMPC is to showcase people's interpretation of the unique culture, character, people, places and pursuits that distinguish the Southern Appalachian region. Have fun with this contest, just don't forget to grab your camera bag!
More Details About the Appalachian Mountain Photography Competition
Began in 1975, the Assault on Mt. Mitchell® has become one of the best known centuries in the country. Part of the ride is along the Blue Ridge Parkway and ends at the top of Mt. Mitchell State Park. 
