Spring rain moves in from the right across the lowlands below the Blue Ridge Parkway. Down below, a farm hides in a hollow, spring leaves soak up the rain, while buds still break above 3,000 feet. A tripod and longer exposure deepens the saturation and blurs the incoming squall.
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Public process underway to find the optimum locations for possible connections between the Blue Ridge Parkway and Asheville as part of Buncombe County's Greenways and Trails Master Plan.
Roadwork Planned Through Year's End Along Blue Ridge Parkway
If you're planning on exploring the Blue Ridge Parkway this summer or through the fall, here's a heads' up on road projects that you might want to avoid if possible.
- By NPT Staff - May 3rd, 2012 3:00am
Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation Conveys New Communications Center Building to the Parkway
In late March, the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation continued its cascade of contributions to the Parkway by conveying ownership of a new 1,800 square-foot Communications Center building.
- By NPT Staff - April 12th, 2012 3:00am
Spring In the National Parks: Where Can You Find Wildflowers?
Spring is showing up in more and more corners of the country, which means it's a perfect time to check out what's blooming in the National Park System. Here's a quick list of some reliable sites to catch wildflowers in the weeks ahead.
- By Kurt Repanshek - April 2nd, 2012 10:14am
Blue Ridge Parkway CEO Honored By White House For Getting Kids Outdoors
Carolyn Ward, chief executive officer of the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation, has been honored by the White House for her organization's efforts to get kids outdoors.
- By NPT Staff - March 29th, 2012 1:58pm
Blue Ridge Parkway Sets Opening Schedule
Blue Ridge Parkway Sets Opening Schedule
- By Randy Johnson - March 27th, 2012 11:49am
Appalachian Spring: The Video
The Blue Ridge Parkway, between Great Smoky Mountains and Shenandoah National Parks, is a prime venue to a secret season—the explosive beauty and bounty of Appalachian Spring.
- By Randy Johnson - May 21st, 2012 2:15pm
Discriminating Explorer: Appalachian Spring
The Blue Ridge Parkway, between Great Smoky Mountains and Shenandoah National Parks, is a prime venue to a secret season—the explosive beauty and bounty of Appalachian Spring.
- By Randy Johnson - March 25th, 2012 11:54am
Pull Up a Tent: Camp on the Blue Ridge Parkway
There's great camping all along the 469-miles of the Blue Ridge Parkway, starting with the Parkway's own campgrounds.
- By Randy Johnson - March 18th, 2012 5:02pm
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