This is the Blue Ridge Parkway spring wildflower report for mid-April. As the days get longer and temperatures warm up, the forest floor and tree tops began that annual transition to bright green. The major threat for winter weather is obviously behind us but there can still be spring snow storms that come our way. […]
Blue Ridge Parkway Spring Cleanup Schedule
While we’ve begun enjoying the beautiful spring weather, the Blue Ridge Parkway is still trying to recover from harsh winter storms. There are road closures still in place due to downed trees and debris in the roadway. For an updated look at these closures you can visit our dedicated Blue Ridge Parkway Road Conditions and Closures page on […]
CTNC Donates Nearly 50 Acres to National Park Service Near Cumberland Knob
RALEIGH, N.C. – The Blue Ridge Parkway received a 75th birthday present as the Conservation Trust for North Carolina donated a nearly 50-acre tract to the National Park Service near Cumberland Knob. CTNC purchased the 48.7-acre Roaring Fork Headwaters tract in June 2009 from Mike Carson of Gainesville, Ga., who agreed to a steeply discounted […]
Celebrate Spring with “Greening Up the Mountains” Celebration April 24
SYLVA, N.C. – Celebrate the arrival of spring with the Greening Up the Mountains festival on Saturday, April 24, in downtown Sylva. This 13th annual festival provides a full day of activities with no charge for admission. Festival attendees enjoy live music on two stages, a parade, 5K road race, displays from local artisans and […]
Blue Ridge Parkway Home School
(Asheville, NC) — The National Park Service (NPS) extends an invitation to the public to attend the Blue Ridge Parkway’s Fourth Annual Home School Day. Home School Day, a new tradition on the Blue Ridge Parkway, allows the NPS to include local area home school children in its Parks as Classroom program. The Parks as […]
