“I love that people can look at this coin and remember their experience on the Parkway. Or it will encourage them to come visit the Parkway.” -Frank Morris, designer of the Parkway quarter The Blue Ridge Parkway is being honored this year with its own quarter in the U.S. Mint’s “America the Beautiful” series. The series […]
Blue Ridge Parkway Releases 2015 Season Operating Hours
The Blue Ridge Parkway is pleased to announce its 2015 opening schedule for seasonal facilities and services. The current schedule for open facilities calls for most areas to be fully operational by May 23, 2015. From preparing campgrounds for visitors, to planning engaging family programs, Parkway staff, volunteers, and partners are getting ready for a strong visitor season.
Blue Ridge Parkway Seeks Input for Moses Cone Developed Area Management Plan
The Blue Ridge Parkway is seeking public input, through February 9, 2015, on an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Moses H. Cone Developed Area Management Plan (DAMP). The purpose of this EA is to guide the future development and management of the Moses H. Cone Memorial Park. Those who wish to review and comment on this document may do so by visiting the NPS Planning, Environment, and Public Comment (PEPC) website, mailing comments to the Blue Ridge Parkway headquarters, or attending a public meeting to be held on January 15, 2015.
Saving the Orchard at Altapass
The Conservation Trust for North Carolina (CTNC) is working with the Orchard at Altapass to to conserve forever the Orchard’s land, apple trees, trails, vistas, and cultural heritage. CTNC’s plan is to purchase a lasting conservation agreement on the property that will protect the orchard’s vistas and enable all of the current activities to continue. This is a complicated project because of all the orchard’s activities, their long-term stewardship responsibilities, and the need for substantial state funding. Visit Conservation Trust for North Carolina’s website to learn more about this project and how you can help.
Haunted Places along the Blue Ridge Parkway
When you’re camping on the Blue Ridge Parkway, these ghost stories that originate in the surrounding mountains are perfect tales to be told around the campfire. Caution: Many places listed here require special permission to visit or investigate. Many are patrolled by authorities and trespassers could be prosecuted. Virginia Martha Washington Inn (Abingdon, VA) The […]
