For June the 13th, 2008 this is the Parkway wildflower report. Mountain Laurel is now in peak bloom throughout the northern section of the Parkway and Virginia, with Catawba Rhododendron still visible but quickly waning. Goats beard is a common sight in many areas. Yarrow and Golden Groundsel are common sights from the motor road […]
Blue Ridge Parkway Wildflower Report for June 10, 2008
This is the Blue Ridge Parkway wildflower report for the first week of June 2008. Catawba Rhododendron and Mountain Laurel are in bloom throughout the northern end of the Parkway in Virginia from Rock Fish Gap down through the James River area. As you are climbing over Apple Orchard Mountain heading south of there through […]
Blue Ridge Parkway Fall Color Report for November 5, 2007
This is the Blue Ridge Parkway fall color report for November 5th, 2007. November has arrived, and although we typically think of fall color as extending only through October, there is still a lot of leaf change to take place here in early to mid November. Especially in the valleys around the James River or […]
Blue Ridge Parkway Fall Color Report for October 25, 2007
This is the Blue Ridge Parkway fall color report for October 25th, 2007. October weekends are among the busiest times along the Parkway and if at all possible plan your trips for weekdays and the crowds will be much smaller. Use the many overlooks to pull off and get that photo or take in the […]
Blue Ridge Parkway Fall Color Report for October 23, 2007
This is the Blue Ridge Parkway fall color report for October 23rd, 2007. October weekends are among the busiest times along the Parkway and if at all possible plan your trips for weekdays and the crowds will be much smaller. Use the overlooks to pull off and get that photo or take in the scene […]
