(Asheville, NC) The Blue Ridge Parkway plans to again close the section of Parkway between Pine Mountain Tunnel at Milepost 399 and North Carolina Route 151 at Milepost 405. The closure will begin at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, November 1, 2010, and will require a complete closure to all public traffic. Due to dangerous conditions […]
Blue Ridge Parkway Color Report for October 26, 2010
It’s the third week of October and that always means the fall foliage display is here in the mountains. Cool nights and crisp days have caused colors to change rapidly over the past week or so. Specific reports of fall color from various parts of the Parkway include the following: in Virginia the Peaks of […]
The Colors of Fall Are Out in Full Force And So Are the Rangers
Southwest Virginia—Tourists and residents alike take note— Blue Ridge Parkway Rangers will be out in force this fall foliage season sending the strong message that any one caught not buckling up will be ticketed and fined. “Fall is one of the most beautiful times of the year,” said Chief Ranger Steve Stinnett. “But a drive […]
Blue Ridge Parkway Color Report for October 14, 2010
Well, October has arrived. We know it by the very cool nights and a few of the crisp days that define the months along the Blue Ridge. We also know it is October because the color we’re famous for is beginning to show especially in the higher elevations. Fall is still a time for wildflower […]
Mt. Pisgah Trail Closure Extended
(Asheville, NC) The Blue Ridge Parkway, in cooperation with the US Forest Service Office, is extending a limited closure of the Mt. Pisgah trail located at Milepost 407.6. The television broadcasting tower located at the top of Mt. Pisgah is undergoing upgrading of select antennas, requiring closure of the top of the mountain to visitor […]
