Blue Ridge Parkway Activities Through October 28 We are nearing peak fall colors around the Virginia-North Carolina state line on the Blue Ridge Parkway and there are lots of things to see and do as you drive “The Scenic”: stir applebutter at Mabry Mill, hike through Rock Castle Gorge, try breaking flax at Brinegar Cabin […]

For centuries, traditional musicians from the Blue Ridge have used songs to tell stories and remember local history, events and people. This music has passed down through the generations along with tales of tragedy, train wrecks, unrequited love, or other lore. On Sunday October 14th, at 2pm the Blue Ridge Music Center will have its […]

During the month of October, Grandfather Mountain Animal Habitats will be offering a discounted rate for Behind the Scenes tours. The usual price of $30 per person will be lowered to $20 during this month. Behind the Scenes habitat tours give the public an opportunity to see where the animals sleep, learn about what it […]

Saturday, October 6 will be harvest day at Brinegar Cabin from 10 am to 4 pm. Autumn is the time to finish harvesting the crops and put the garden to bed for the winter. Come enjoy apple butter making and other food preservation skills, a Belgian work horse plowing the garden under, and other activities […]

Just in time for fall leaf season, visitors have a new mobile tool to help them plan a trip to the Blue Ridge Parkway and surrounding regions. In cooperation with the National Park Service, the Blue Ridge Parkway Association proudly announces the launch of its mobile app the “Blue Ridge Parkway – Travel Planner.” The […]