Winter time is here in the Blue Ridge Mountains. As a matter of fact, it's snowing as I write this. The leaves are gone, but so are the crowds. The months of January – March are a great time to visit the Blue Ridge mountains due to the better views, reduced costs, and there being far less people here. read more
The Blue Ridge Parkway is a National Parkway and All-American Road in the United States, noted for its scenic beauty. The parkway, which is America's longest linear park, runs for 469 miles (755 km) through 29 Virginia and North Carolina counties, linking Shenandoah National Park to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. read more
Winter Access to the Blue Ridge Parkway. The Blue Ridge Parkway remains open most of the winter for vehicles, except when snow or ice create hazardous driving conditions. These sections will be gated off, blocking vehicles at the entrances, but Parkway visitors are still welcome to walk, hike, snowshoe, or cross-country ski. read more