Blue Ridge Parkway 2010 Operating Dates and Times • North Carolina Mountain Dreams

FACILITY OPENINGS/CLOSINGS CAMPGROUNDS – Open – Close Linville Falls – 04/02/10 – 11/01/10 Otter Creek – 04/02/10 – 11/01/10 All Other Parkway Campgrounds – 05/14/10 – 11/01/10 PICNIC AREAS Price Park - Open year-round - weather permitting - Full Service Restrooms and Water Fountains open April 30 Peaks of Otter 04/09/10 – 11/15/10 Humpback Rocks 04/09/10 – 11/15/10 [...]

The Smoky Mountain Soul Sweepstakes • North Carolina Mountain Dreams

Visit North Carolina is having a sweepstakes…

Breathtaking scenery. Outdoor adventure. Cultural treasures. Authentic handcrafted arts. North Carolina’s Smoky Mountains are all of this and more, offering a family vacation value unlike any other. When you experience the mountains of Western NC, you take a vacation that truly touches your soul.

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Families Find Savings with Blue Ridge Parkway Travel Deals • Virginia Mountain Dreams

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 [...]

Visiting the Shenandoah Valley On a Budget • Virginia Mountain Dreams

The Washington Post did a very good job of laying out a number of opportunities to enjoy the Shenandoah Valley and not go into hock in the process.

Many people, when planning a trip to the Shenandoah Valley, instantly think of Shenandoah National Park. Yet the region covers a lot more territory. The valley stretches [...]

Summer Events Along the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia • Virginia Mountain Dreams

Richmond, VA PRWEB June 10, 2010 — In honor of the 75th anniversary of the Blue Ridge Parkway, Virginia’s small towns and communities along “America’s Favorite Drive,” are celebrating with special events and festivals all summer long.

The Blue Ridge Parkway is an iconic travel destination, stretching 469 miles from Shenandoah National Park in Virginia [...]

Blue Ridge Parkway Road Closures • North Carolina Mountain Dreams

IN NORTH CAROLINA, the road is closed at the following area

MP 399.7 (Bad Fork Valley Overlook) to MP 405 (NC 151) – Asheville Area.

Due to heavy rains, engineers have determined that a high risk of slides exists in the area, necessitating this emergency closure. The closure will be in place until early July.

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