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NC/VA –Blue Ridge Parkway rangers and staff plan to welcome approximately two million visitors along the 469-mile scenic route this October. With fall color beginning, park managers want to remind the public that a Parkway drive is different than most. The Parkway's unique design includes many steep grades, limited sight distances, and beautiful built in distractions;as a result, drivers must pay extra attention to ensure a safe and memorable visit. To help prevent accidents from occurring, visitors are asked to keep the following guidelines in mind before heading out on the Parkway…
Visitors can also find specific information to prepare for their Parkway adventure from a variety of sources. Park updates and information are available on a variety of social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. The park website provides a real-time road closure map, facility schedules, suggested itineraries, visitor center locations, and much more at www.nps.gov/blri;and regularly updated, recorded fall foliage information is available at 828.298.0398. As October comes to a close, Parkway staff will begin the traditional seasonal closure of visitor services in certain areas. Some concession and visitor center areas will continue to be open, pending any weather related closures. A full schedule of seasonal closing dates is available at https://www.nps.gov/blri/planyourvisit/hours.htm. |
Last updated: September 12, 2018