ASHEVILLE, NC, AND ROANOKE, VA – If you’re looking for the ultimate family getaway, load up the car and head to the Blue Ridge Parkway’s 75th Anniversary Festival September 10–12, 2010, at the Blue Ridge Music Center near Galax, VA, at Milepost 213 and Cumberland Knob, NC, at Milepost 217.5. Beyond mountain crafts and food, […]
Blue Ridge Parkway Seeking Volunteers for 75th Anniversary Weekend Celebration
ASHEVILLE, NC, AND ROANOKE, VA – The Blue Ridge Parkway will officially mark its 75th Anniversary with a weekend celebration on the scenic road near the Virginia and North Carolina state line September 10-12, 2010. About 400 volunteers are needed for parking and traffic control, as well as programming and interpretive activities. Signing up to […]
Report on Blue Ridge Mountain Fishing – July 2010
Wild trout waters around the NC High Country and Blue Ridge Parkway have made for great summer fishing.
Coca-Cola to Award $100,000 Grant to Most Popular National Park
Vote now and help the Blue Ridge Parkway receive $100,000 from Coca-Cola! This summer, Coca-Cola is showing its love for parks by granting $100,000 to the park that receives the most votes at www.livepositively.com. Plus, for every vote, Coca-Cola will donate $1 to National Park Foundation. Want to make sure the Blue Ridge Parkway gets […]
Blue Ridge Parkway Travel Advisory in North Carolina
(Asheville, NC) Storm damage clean-up continues on the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina. A contractor will begin working at Milepost 290 at the Thunder Hill Parking Overlook on Monday, August 2, and continue north to Milepost 275 at Deep Gap. Visitors should avoid this area to prevent delays in travel. Gate closures will be […]
