It’s the middle of October and the mountain foliage is making the striking transitions to the color that brings so much attention here in the fall. Typically, the Blue Ridge Parkway experiences the much-anticipated change in fall foliage around the middle of October. Many factors, however, contribute to variations in when and where colors will […]
Blue Ridge Parkway Fall Color Report – October 9, 2014
It’s the second week of October and, right on cue, the mountain foliage is making the striking transitions to the color that bring so much attention here in the fall. Typically, the Blue Ridge Parkway experiences the much-anticipated change in fall foliage around the middle of October. Many factors, however, contribute to variations in when […]
Blue Ridge Parkway Fall Color Report – Early October 2014
October is upon us, and the mountain foliage, true to form, is beginning to make the transition to the color that brings so much attention here in the fall. Typically, the Blue Ridge Parkway experiences the much-anticipated change in fall foliage around the middle of October. Many factors, however, contrubite to variations in when and […]
Blue Ridge Parkway Wildflower Report for Late September
Here in the latter half of September we are beginning to see some of the tell-tale signs of fall. The days are getting shorter, the mornings cooler, and a few of the trees are starting to get a hint of fall color. The Parkway is still predominately green, but a few trees are starting to […]
Blue Ridge Parkway Wildflower Report for Late August
This time of year, visitors to the Blue Ridge Parkway can expect to see many of the common summer varieties of our beautiful blooming flowers. In Virginia at the north end of the Parkway, near Milepost 30, Queen Anne’s Lace, Spotted Knapweed, Black-Eyed Susan, Goldenrod, Ironweed, Yarrow, Common Fleabane, White Snakeroot, Pokeweed, Flower Spurge, Small […]
