Parkway Announces New General Management Plan and Public Review Period

The National Park Service (NPS) announces the draft Environmental Impact Statement (Draft EIS) for the Blue Ridge Parkway’s General Management Plan (GMP) is available for public comment. nps.gov – Blue Ridge Parkway – News Releases

Artists ready to paint the town during ColorFest

The vibrant hues of autumn come to life Saturday, Oct. 22, at the third annual “ColorFest, Art of the Blue Ridge” showcase.

ColorFest transforms downtown Sylva into a Paris-like setting with artists painting at easels along Main Street surrounded by the wonderful fall foliage of North Carolina’s mountains.

Joining the painters is a variety of [...]

Backroads and Byways – Balsam Mountain Road in Great Smoky Mountains National Park | National Parks Traveler

If you’re looking for an escape from the traffic on the more heavily-traveled roads in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, here’s a great option for the fall color season, or for a late spring or summer drive next year: the Balsam Mountain Road.

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Oconaluftee Visitor Center

© Great Smoky Mountains Association 2011. Old-time mountain music is an important part of the rich cultural history of the Great Smoky Mountains. Come listen to some of this historic music at the Oconaluftee Visitor Center in this new video with guest video blogger Walter Wuthmann.Feel free to embed or link to our videos [...]