Skyline Drive in Mountains of Western Virginia Closed Due to Winter Weather Skyline Drive in the Virginia mountains is closed due to snow and icy conditions on the road. The entire length is closed as reported by the Shenandoah National … Continue reading
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The mountains of North Carolina are under a Winter Storm Warning. Snow is predicted for a large area in Western North Carolina and Virginia. Boone has already had lite snow. The highest elevations (over 5000 ft) may get 8-12 inches … Continue reading
Enjoy Apple Day and the Arts and Crafts Fair in Millboro, VA at the Douthat State Park Saturday October 11, 2014. The fall foliage show is underway in the mountains and so is the fall harvest. Games, hay rides, … Continue reading
Here are just a few Blue Ridge Parkway travel tips that can make a Blue Ridge Parkway ride more enjoyable this time of year. There are 75 overlooks-stop and enjoy the view! Carry a camera, the views and scenery are beautiful … Continue reading
Roanoke VA is having their Big Lick Oktoberfest on Saturday October 25, 2014. This is a popular fall festival with German-style beer, brats, sauerkraut, live music and more. Great for the whole family. Hours are from 12pm-6pm and it takes … Continue reading
Here is the latest news on the Parkway Puppies. They just turned 4 week old and are gaining weight and growing up. They look fat and happy and do not need to be bottle fed anymore. Thanks to the two … Continue reading
Biltmore is adding another hotel on the grounds of the Biltmore Estate. The new hotel will be called The Village Hotel and have 209 guest rooms. It will be built in Antler Hill Village near the Winery. It is expected … Continue reading
Mabry Mill is a watermill located on the Blue Ridge Parkway in Floyd County, Virginia. It is a popular tourist attraction on the parkway because of the watermill and in the fall the setting is a great place to take pictures. … Continue reading
The Ned Erickson run is on again. He will set out to try again to run the remaining Blue Ridge Parkway’s 469 miles. He tried back in August but was not able to complete the run due to complications. He … Continue reading
This is an update to the Blue Ridge Parkway Puppies story. Seven puppies were found alive tied in a pillowcase on the Blue Ridge Parkway on Sept. 5. They were eventually taken to Sarge’s Animal Rescue in Waynesville, NC. Unfortunately one … Continue reading