Explore Your Beautiful Mountain Community with a Drive on the Parkway

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The government shutdown has created more opportunities for less traffic on the Blue Ridge Parkway. It's still possible to get out there and see the Fall colors before they are gone for good. Why The Fall Weather has Affected Travel on the Parkway Can you believe it? That blasted govement shutdown actually forced the Blue Ridge Parkway to close down all the visitor centers, picnic areas, and even campgrounds. In other news, the Great Smokies National Park has been shut down for 16 days now. Not all was totally bleak! There was a cash infusion from North Carolina for 75K and Tennesse for 305K. This cash infusion allowed the park to reopen for 5 more days. Yay. We found out about blowing rock nc real estate by searching the Internet. You can Catch the Colors in Late Fall So what's the best thing to do? Well, there are parks that are still open, however, our suggestion is to wait and do a visit in later autumn. How about a science lesson? Here goes. The evenings have actually been so mild that the area trees are still producing chlorophyll (the chemical that converst sunlight and makes leaves green). Chlorophyll covers up the carotenoid, which colors leaves yellow (and actually gives carrots their orange hue). So when the temperatures drop enough, the chlorophyll will disappear and the yellow and orange shades of fall foliage will shine through on the mountaintops. Visit Mount Pisgah and Other Higher Elevations Don’t worry if you’ve planned a trip to see the autumn colors soon though. There’s still plenty to see at higher mountain elevations, where the cooler temperatures allow leaves to change sooner. All of the parks and State forests are still open. So you can go on a drive to Mt Pisgah and do a fun hike. A drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway will yield varying elevations and provide the most diverse views of the fall colors. Be sure that you bring an extra jacket or sweater because there can be as much as a 40 degree temperature change as you ascend the Parkway. Also, know that the fall colors look absolutely stunning if you wear polarized sunglasses. Bring along your best camera to take stunning pics! One of the most fun things to do is simply drive to a rocky overlook and snap pictures of friends and the scenery, whether it’s on a smart phone or nice camera. The setting makes everyone look good!. Experience Beautiful Mountain Scenery The mountains are really amazing. Many times, people are in love with this place after they return home.Are you interesting in moving to the area? If so, we suggest that you checkout the Blue Ridge Mountain Club. An expansive mountain community located on over 6,000 acres through Blowing Rock NC, Boone NC, Banner Elk and Linville NC, this neighborhood offers its own hiking trails, streams, picnic areas and campgrounds, so the government shutdown isn’t a worry.

Experience the Mountains First Hand - Get out and Drive!