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 […]
October Brings Discounted Behind the Scenes Tours at Grandfather Mountain
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 […]
Blue Ridge Parkway Fall Color Report for October 4, 2012
October is upon us and the mountain foliage, true to form, is beginning to make the transition to the colors that bring so much attention here in the fall. Typically, the Blue Ridge Parkway experiences the much anticipated change in fall foliage around the middle of October. Many factors however contribute to variations in when […]
Blue Ridge Parkway Association Launches Mobile Travel App
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 […]
Local Fall Activities on the Blue Ridge Parkway
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 […]
