As temperatures warm up in the state and southeast region of the country, many outdoor enthusiasts look to the hills for hiking opportunities. While the months of February, March and April can be enjoyable times of the year to hike in the High Country, hikers need to be aware that they might encounter unexpected snow […]

Superintendent Phil Francis announces that Susan Gonshor has been selected as the Chief of Interpretation and Education at the Blue Ridge Parkway where she will manage a complex program that serves over 16 million visitors each year. Stretching 469 miles as the spine of the Central and Southern Appalachian Mountains, the Blue Ridge Parkway passes […]

Blue Ridge Parkway Superintendent Phil Francis is delighted to announce that the Parkway is taking an initial step in continuing the momentum generated during its recent 75th Anniversary by establishing a new Community and Partnerships Coordinator position. Emphasis on the entire Parkway region, and thinking beyond Parkway borders, was a central approach for Anniversary initiatives […]

Wind gusts recorded by the sonic anemometer located on the Mile High Swinging Bridge at Grandfather Mountain reached 114.7 mph on Wednesday, January 26. This three-second gust clocked in at 4:58 p.m. The previous highest three-second gust on Grandfather was 106.95 mph recorded February 11, 2008. “While North Carolina doesn’t have an official state wind […]

Exhibition Opens on Friday, February 4th (Boone, NC) – After some weather related delays, preliminary Judging for the 8th Annual Appalachian Mountain Photography Competition has been completed resulting in the selection of 46 images to be exhibited at the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts in Boone, NC. A list of exhibiting photographers can be […]