Southwest Virginia—Tourists and residents alike take note— Blue Ridge Parkway Rangers will be out in force this fall foliage season sending the strong message that any one caught not buckling up will be ticketed and fined. “Fall is one of the most beautiful times of the year,” said Chief Ranger Steve Stinnett. “But a drive […]
Mt. Pisgah Trail Closure Extended
(Asheville, NC) The Blue Ridge Parkway, in cooperation with the US Forest Service Office, is extending a limited closure of the Mt. Pisgah trail located at Milepost 407.6. The television broadcasting tower located at the top of Mt. Pisgah is undergoing upgrading of select antennas, requiring closure of the top of the mountain to visitor […]
Parkway Travel Advisory
(Asheville, NC) The Blue Ridge Parkway in cooperation with the US Forest Office will implement a limited closure of the Mt. Pisgah trail located at Mile Post 407.6. The television broadcasting tower located at the top of Mt. Pisgah is scheduled to undergo upgrading of select antennas, which will require closure of the top of […]
Boone Fork Trail Closure
(Blowing Rock, NC) The portion of the Boone Fork Trail from the western access in the Julian Price Memorial Park Campground to the agricultural lease (about 1,800 feet) will be closed on October 4, 2010 for approximately one week to allow for construction of wastewater system improvements. The public is advised to avoid this area […]
Report on Blue Ridge Mountain Fishing – September 2010
Fall weather brings some great fishing to the NC High Country as Brook and Brown trout become more aggressive for annual spawns.
