October is the last opportunity for guests to go “Behind the Scenes” of Grandfather Mountain’s animal habitats this year. Participants learn about black bears, cougars, deer and otters from an inside perspective and venture into territory that is usually reserved for the Mountain’s habitat staff. Behind the Scenes tours take place daily at 1 p.m. […]
Blue Ridge Parkway Wildflower Report for September 27, 2011
Here in late September, the fields of the Parkway are full of Black-eyed Susan, Joe-Pye Weed, Queen Anne’s Lace, Ironweed, Goldenrod, and some Butterfly Weed. There are great displays of Cardinal Flower in a few wet areas. The staff at the Peaks of Otter is reporting Ironweed and Jewel Weed, Woodland Sunflower, and Pink Turtlehead […]
Blue Ridge Parkway and Overmountain Victory Trail Add a New Segment
The Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail (OVNHT) and the Blue Ridge Parkway are pleased to announce the certification of a new segment of the OVNHT and to invite the public to join in a ceremony officially recognizing the designation on Thursday, September 29, 2011, at 3:00 p.m. at the Hefner Gap Overlook, Parkway milepost 326. […]
Blue Ridge Parkway Wildflower Report for September 20, 2011
It is mid-September and depending on your location you may find a few signs of fall color on some trees along the Parkway. This is just a reminder to the display that always arrives here in the mountains around the middle of October. Generally the fields full with this time of year with Black-eyed Susan, […]
Blue Ridge Parkway Wildflower Report for September 13, 2011
We’re approaching mid-September, and depending on your location, you may find that a few signs of fall color are on the trees along the Parkway. This is just a reminder to a fall that’s display always arrives here in the mountains in about a month, the middle of October. Generally fields on the Parkway are […]
