Winter and The Blue Ridge Parkway Closures Traveling the Blue Ridge Parkway during the winter months can offer some beautiful scenes but Blue Ridge Parkway closures during the winter are common. Winter weather can frequently and quiet suddenly cause problems on the … Continue reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
A drive along Skyline Drive in Virginia and the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia and North Carolina offer some beautiful views anytime of year, but in the next few weeks when the leaves start changing colors in late September and … Continue reading →
On the Blue Ridge Parkway at Milepost 355.4 you can exit off and head to the highest point east of the Mississippi which is Mount Mitchell State Park. Mount Mitchell is 6684 feet high. The top can be reached by … Continue reading →
Did you know there was a Mobile App for the Blue Ridge Parkway? The Blue Ridge Parkway app is very handy. Blue Ridge Parkway – Travel Planner Mobile App is available for the iPhone and Android. The app was developed … Continue reading →