Thank you to all photographers who submitted to the 9th annual Appalachian Mountain Photography Competition. This year’s panel of judges have selected 49 images for exhibition at the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts. Congratulations from the organizers and sponsors of the AMPC to all the selected photographers and a sincere thank you to everyone […]
Five Ladders Replaced On Grandfather Mountain’s Most Famous Trail
Hikers taking the trek across Grandfather Mountain’s ridgeline can now enjoy five new ladders on the Grandfather Trail. The new ladders on MacRae Cliff replace the old ones that had been up for decades on what many people consider to be one of the most exciting spots along the ridgeline hike. The five ladders are […]
Parkway Begins Final Phase Reconstruction of Historic Stone Guardwalls
The Blue Ridge Parkway will be closed to all traffic, including cyclists and pedestrians, in three locations beginning November 14, 2011, and lasting until Summer 2012. The locations are: from Milepost 217.8, just south of Cumberland Knob, to Milepost 220.4 at NC Route 1460; from Milepost 226.3 at NC Route 1433 to Milepost 229.7 at […]
Public Program Focuses On “The Dollars and Sense of Protecting Community Character”
Make plans now to bring your colleagues and community leaders to downtown Galax, Virginia on Tuesday, November 15, 2011. Gateway Community Reception Chestnut Creek School of the Arts – 6:00 – 6:45 p.m. 100 N. Main Street – Galax Ed McMahon “Protecting Community Character” Presentation Rex Theater – 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. 113 East Grayson […]
Parkway Hosts Free Fall Events At Mabry Mill
Every weekend this October, the Blue Ridge Parkway invites the public to join the celebration at Mabry Mill where free special programs will highlight the area. Fall Gathering Days Saturdays, October 8, 15, and 22 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Wood smoke and the smell of apple butter boiling signal fall. Come help with chores […]
