Blue Ridge Parkway 2011 Opening & Closing Dates of Facilities

Date: March 23, 2011

CAMPGROUNDS Linville Falls, April 1 – October 31. Otter Creek, April 1 – November 1. Doughton Park, (under construction) mid July – October 31. Peaks of Otter, May 13 – November 1. All other Parkway campgrounds May 13 – October 31. PICNIC AREAS Price Park open year round. Peaks of [...]

Shenandoah National Park – Closures lifted in Shenandoah National Park U.S. National Park Service

Date: February 27, 2011

The Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park from Front Royal to Route 211 has reopened after the week-long closure due to the Smith Run Fire. The 105-mile scenic roadway through the park is now open its entire length. All trails previously closed due to the fire are also open. This includes [...]

Families Find Savings with Blue Ridge Parkway Travel Deals

RICHMOND, VA (PRWEB) April 21, 2010 — As the Blue Ridge Parkway, America’s Favorite Drive, celebrates 75 years in 2010, Virginia invites families to join in the fun with travel deals showcasing natural beauty and traditional favorites. The Blue Ridge Parkway is an iconic travel destination, stretching 469 miles from Shenandoah National Park in Virginia [...]