This is the Blue Ridge Parkway Wildflower Report for the middle of May, 2012. All of the Parkway Campgrounds and Picnic Areas opened their gates on May 11, so it should be a great time to visit. It continues to be warm in many parts of the country including here along the Blue Ridge. Species […]
Blue Ridge Parkway Wildflower Report for April 26, 2012
This is the Blue Ridge Parkway spring wildflower report for April 26. It continues to be a warm spring in many parts of the country including here along the Blue Ridge. Trillium and Fire Pink are showing up way ahead of schedule. You can look for them in the James River area or around Roanoke […]
Rare Azaleas Bloom in May
Encounter a phenomenon that occurs nowhere else on Earth when visiting Grandfather Mountain in May to witness the blooming of the rare and endangered pink-shell azalea! Native only to the NC High Country, the world’s largest population of this globally endangered pink azalea blooms on Grandfather Mountain during the month of May. New green leaves […]
Blue Ridge Parkway Wildflower Report for April 17, 2012
This is the Blue Ridge Parkway Wildflower Report for mid-April. It continues to be a warm spring in many parts of the country including here along the Blue Ridge. The Trillium and Fire Pink are showing up way ahead of schedule. You might look for them in the James River area or around Roanoke in […]
Blue Ridge Parkway Fall Color Report for October 20, 2011
It is mid-October and true to form the Parkway has peak color in many areas. It has come on very fast in the last week or so. Although it looks as if some areas will peak later in the month at lower elevations, this may be the best weekend to hit the Parkway to see […]
