Blue Ridge Parkway officials announce two tunnel repair projects occurring this winter to the north and south of the Asheville corridor. Both closures will be in effect from December 1, 2015 through spring of 2016.
Blue Ridge Parkway Fall/Winter Schedule and Closing Dates
While the Blue Ridge Parkway itself stays open year-round with the exception of weather-related closures, many of the facilities on the Parkway are closed through the winter. As of tomorrow, November 1, the following Parkway facilities will be closed for the season: all campgrounds all picnic areas except Price Park Picnic Area the following Visitor […]
Fall Color Report for October 31, 2015
Listen along: As we have reached the end of the season on the Parkway, the peak fall colors can be found at the lower elevations. The color change started in later September at the highest elevations and has been steadily progressing down towards lower ground ever since. Virginia In Virginia at the north end […]
Blue Ridge Parkway Announces Weather Advisory and Road Closure Information
Due to expected heavy rain, high winds and the threat of historic flooding in some parts of the Blue Ridge region, the Blue Ridge Parkway is reminding visitors to use extreme caution when traveling this weekend. Many sections of the Parkway are closed through this weekend or until further notice, and many programs have been cancelled. Visitors are encouraged to regularly check the Parkway’s online Real Time Road Map and to consult this list of closures/cancellations when planning their Parkway trips.
Launch of the National Park Service Centennial is August 29 at the Blue Ridge Music Center
The National Park Service, established by Congress in 1916, is celebrating its 100th anniversary. The Blue Ridge Parkway, Parkway partner organizations, and the Blue Ridge Music Center will usher in the 2016 centennial on Saturday, August 29, 2015 with an afternoon showcase highlighting the work partner groups perform in support of the Parkway and an evening performance by the Steep Canyon Rangers.
