From the end of October through mid-November, expect to see some remaining fall color, but only in the lower Parkway elevations. The James River crossing in Virginia where the Parkway dips to about 650 feet is a good example of a place that will probably have good late fall color. The Roanoke valley and the […]

This is the last weekend of October and although many of the low elevation areas still have a lot of good color coming in over the next week or so the mid to high elevations are beyond their peak along the Parkway. This isn’t to say that a drive to the Parkway won’t bring a […]

Here’s the latest fall color report from individual districts and developed areas along the Parkway for the third weekend of October. Remember that elevation and your north/south orientation make a lot of difference so plan to drive some distant on the Parkway to be sure you catch some of the great fall color. South of […]

The cool nights and a few crisp days have arrived and we know it’s October, that very special and very busy time of year on the Blue Ridge Parkway. The early signs of fall are present throughout the northern section of the Parkway with Dogwoods assuming their rusty red appearance and Tulip Poplars bright and […]

October has arrived here in the Blue Ridge and we know it by those very cool nights and those crisp days that define this month here in the mountains. Of course, we also know it’s October because the color we’re famous for is beginning to show, especially in the higher elevations. Fall is still a […]