Here in late September, we are starting to see signs of fall color. Depending on your location, these color displays are progressing nicely and remind us of the brilliant fall colors that typically peak in October. Wildflowers also continue to bloom with some nice displays along the Parkway and in nearby fields and meadows. In […]
Grandfather Mountain Offers Fall Predictions and Interpretation
The cooler turn of weather has placed fall on the minds of many and the question of what the season will bring in terms of leaf change is a common one at Grandfather Mountain. Director of Education and Natural Resources Jesse Pope has been keeping a close watch on the trees and more importantly the […]
Blue Ridge Parkway Wildflower Report for September 20, 2012
It’s mid-September and we are already starting to see signs of fall color. Depending on your location, these color displays are beginning and remind us of the brilliant fall colors that typically peak in October. Wildflowers also continue to bloom with some nice displays along the Parkway and in the nearby fields and meadows. The […]
Parkway Slope Stabilization Project Implements Road Closures at Mile Post 358
The Blue Ridge Parkway plans to install a traffic light to direct one-way traffic at mile marker 358 between Craggy Gardens and Mt. Mitchell State Park. The traffic light will operate 24 hours a day 7 days a week from September 24 until November 1, 2012. After November 1st, 6.5 miles of the Parkway will […]
Grandfather Mountain to Host “Creatures of the Night and Bonfire Delight” October 6
Grandfather Mountain offers an opportunity to experience the wonder of the mountain at nighttime this October. “Creatures of the Night and Bonfire Delight” is a special program on October 6 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. that allows participants to sign up for different tours, all of which explore a different aspect of the mountain […]
