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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. The Goverment Shutdown is Making Mountain Travel Difficult The government shutdown forced the closing of the Blue Ridge Parkway visitor centers, bathroom facilities, campgrounds, and picnic areas. The Great Smoky Mountain National Park has also been shut for sixteen days, since all park rangers were put on furlough, however an infusion of $75,000 from North Carolina and $305,000 from Tennessee will allow it to fully reopen… For five days. Try Visiting Later in Autumn 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. Here’s your science lesson for the day. Nights have been so mild that trees are still producing chlorophyll, the chemical that makes plants green. The situation here that develops is that the remainly chlorophyll in the leaves covers up carotenoid (chemical that makes the orange hue). When the temperatures drop fall enough, the chlorophyll fades away and the amazing yellows, oranges, and reds of Fall shin through trees. Visit Mount Pisgah and Other Higher Elevations So, should you worry? Seriously. Don't worry too much if you've planned a special trip to see the fall colors. You'll still have a lot of opportunity to see the leaves, especially at the higher elevations where the folliage changes earlier due to the cooler weather. Click here Tomimatsu Interaction Design Laboratory to discover where to look at it. 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. The most interesting thing about a fun parkway drive is that, as you drive along, you'll see differnet colors at different elevations. It's really a great idea to bring a thick coat or sweater because there's usually a 25 to 35 degree difference. Of course, you really should be wearing polarized sunglasses while driving. Do you have a great camera? Be sure to bring it to take fabulous 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!. Why We Love the Mountains Everyone tells their friends how amazing the mountains are after they've been here.Are you interesting in moving to the area? If so, we suggest that you checkout the Blue Ridge Mountain Club. This is an amazing mountain community that's location on Six Thousand acres in the Blowing Rock, Banner Elk, and Boone area. And another thing - this community has is own hiking trails so that you won't have to worry about the Government Shutdown.