GetHiking! Southeast

Seeking Fall Color on the Blue Ridge Parkway

October 12, 2021 Joe Miller Season 1 Episode 40
GetHiking! Southeast
Seeking Fall Color on the Blue Ridge Parkway
Show Notes

The National Park Service reports that 2 million people visit the Blue Ridge Parkway in October alone. That is a whole of traffic and a whole lot of potential company as you seek fall color and solitude. In this episode, the National Park Service offers 10 tips on how to make the most of October on the parkway — and we share some thoughts as well.

Related resources

  • Road Status. To see about road closures and delays along the Blue Ridge Parkway, go here
  • Rocky Knob Recreation Area. To learn more about Rocky Knob and the Rock Castle Gorge Loop Trail, go here.
  • Doughton Park Recreation Area. To learn more about the Doughton Park Recreation Area and its 30 miles of trail, especially those accessible from Long Bottom Road, go here.
  • To get the latest info on fall color along the Blue Ridge Parkway, check out their social media: