Virtual Blue Ridge Parkway

Virtual Blue Ridge Parkway episodes:

• 10.02.2013

  Blue Ridge Parkway Fall Color Report for October 02, 2013

  Here in late September, we are beginning to see some of the telltale signs of Fall. The days are getting shorter, the mornings cooler, and a few of the trees are starting to get a hint of Fall color.

  
• 10.25.2012

  Blue Ridge Parkway Fall Color Report for October 25, 2012

  If you're still looking for great color on the Parkway, you should find it in the lower elevations.

  
• 10.18.2012

  Blue Ridge Parkway Fall Color Report for October 18, 2012

  Mount Pisgah is peaking right now with fall color, and the Boone / Blowing Rock area is showing nicely, too.

  
• 10.11.2012

  Blue Ridge Parkway Fall Color Report for October 11, 2012

  Vibrant fall colors can be found in many areas of the Parkway right now.

  
• 10.04.2012

  Blue Ridge Parkway Fall Color Report for October 4, 2012

  Bass Lake is displaying dramatic color right now.

  
• 09.27.2012

  Blue Ridge Parkway Fall Color Report for September 27, 2012

  Higher elevations in the south on the Parkway may peak first weekend of October.

  
• 09.20.2012

  Blue Ridge Parkway Wildflower Report for September 20, 2012

  Signs of fall color are beginning to show all along the Blue Ridge Parkway along with beautiful displays of wildflowers.

  
• 09.13.2012

  Blue Ridge Parkway Wildflower Report for September 13, 2012

  In early fall blooms are still abundant and certain trees are beginning to indicate the change to fall color.

  
• 08.27.2012

  Blue Ridge Parkway Wildflower Report for August 27, 2012

  For many the late summer and early fall blooms are the favorites for visitors, so visit the Parkway and decide for yourself.

  
• 08.10.2012

  Blue Ridge Parkway Wildflower Report for August 10, 2012

  For many the late summer and early fall blooms are the favorites for visitors, so visit the Parkway and decide for yourself.

  
• 07.26.2012

  Blue Ridge Parkway Wildflower Report for July 26, 2012

  It's a great time to visit the Parkway and escape the heat of lower elevations. Certain species of wildflowers are quite showy this time of year.

  
• 06.23.2012

  Blue Ridge Parkway Wildflower Report for June 23, 2012

  The agricultural fields of the Parkway are filled with common varieties of Daisy and Yarrow. Rosebay Rhododendron is nicely in bloom.

  
• 06.15.2012

  Blue Ridge Parkway Wildflower Report for June 15, 2012

  Visitors to the Blue Ridge Parkway are in for a great wildflower show in mid-June.

  
• 06.08.2012

  Blue Ridge Parkway Wildflower Report for June 8, 2012

  Craggy Gardens area is at peak wildflower display this week.

  
• 05.31.2012

  Blue Ridge Parkway Wildflower Report for May 31, 2012

  Blooms are on spectacular display all along the Blue Ridge Parkway.

  
• 05.24.2012

  Blue Ridge Parkway Wildflower Report for May 24, 2012

  It continues to be a warm spring in many parts of the country including here along the Blue Ridge Parkway.

  
• 05.16.2012

  Blue Ridge Parkway Wildflower Report for May 16, 2012

  Early arrivals of some wildflower species are indicative of the abnormally warm weather along the Blue Ridge Parkway.

  
• 04.26.2012

  Blue Ridge Parkway Wildflower Report for April 26, 2012

  The warm spring has brought out many wildflowers ahead of schedule along the Blue Ridge.

  
• 04.17.2012

  Blue Ridge Parkway Wildflower Report for April 17, 2012

  With unseasonably warm weather many blooms are ahead of schedule all along the Blue Ridge Parkway.

  
• 10.20.2011

  Blue Ridge Parkway Fall Color Report for October 20, 2011

  It is mid-October and true to form the Parkway has peak color in many areas. It has come on very fast in the last week or so.

  
• 10.13.2011

  Blue Ridge Parkway Fall Color Report for October 13, 2011

  Blue Ridge Parkway fall color report for October 13th, 2011. Color report covers Peaks of Otter, Blue Ridge Music Center, Grandfather Mountain, and the Asheville Corridor.

  
• 10.03.2011

  Blue Ridge Parkway Fall Color Report for October 3, 2011

  The first weekend of October is upon us, and the mountain foliage, true to form, is beginning to make the transition.

  
• 09.27.2011

  Blue Ridge Parkway Wildflower Report for September 27, 2011

  Here in late September, the fields of the Parkway are full of Black-eyed Susan, Joe-Pye Weed, Queen Anne's Lace, Ironweed, Goldenrod, and some Butterfly Weed.

  
• 09.20.2011

  Blue Ridge Parkway Wildflower Report for September 20, 2011

  It is mid-September and depending on your location you may find a few signs of fall color on some trees along the Parkway.

  
• 09.13.2011

  Blue Ridge Parkway Wildflower Report for September 13, 2011

  We're approaching mid-September, and depending on your location, you may find that a few signs of fall color are on the trees along the Parkway.

  
• 08.05.2011

  Blue Ridge Parkway Wildflower Report for August 5, 2011

  Beginning on the North end around the Peaks of Otter in Virginia, visitors will probably find Jewel Weed, Butterfly Weed, Common Milkweed, Yarrow, and Black Cohosh.

  
• 07.20.2011

  Blue Ridge Parkway Wildflower Report for July 20, 2011

  Around the Peaks of Otter in Virginia, visitors will probably find Jewelweed, Butterfly Weed, St. John's Wort, Butterfly Pea, Common Milkweed, and Yarrow.

  
• 07.13.2011

  Blue Ridge Parkway Wildflower Report for July 13, 2011

  Around the Peaks of Otter in Virginia, visitors will probably find lots of Jewel Weed and Butterfly Weed, St. John's Wort, Common Milkweed, Yarrow, Black Cohosh, and Woodland Sunflower.

  
• 07.05.2011

  Blue Ridge Parkway Wildflower Report for July 5, 2011

  In the Peaks of Otter area, north of Roanoke, Daylily, Butterfly Weed, and common St. John's Wort are being reported. Milkweed, Yarrow, Ox-eye Daisy, and Daisy Fleabane are also nicely on display throughout this area.

  
• 06.30.2011

  Blue Ridge Parkway Wildflower Report for June 30, 2011

  Summer is a great time for blooms here in the Blue Ridge and remember that your elevation change can make a great deal of difference in what you find blooming along the roadsides or maybe down your favorite trail.

  
• 06.22.2011

  Blue Ridge Parkway Wildflower Report for June 22, 2011

  Early summer is a great time for blooms here in the Blue Ridge. Remember that your elevation change can make a great deal of difference in what you find blooming along the roadside or down your favorite trail.

  
• 06.07.2011

  Blue Ridge Parkway Wildflower Report for June 7, 2011

  This is the Blue Ridge Parkway Wildflower Report for early June, 2011. Don't think that just because spring is unofficially over and summer has arrived that there are any less wildflowers to enjoy on the Parkway.

  
• 10.26.2010

  Blue Ridge Parkway Color Report for October 26, 2010

  This is the Blue Ridge Parkway Color Report for October 26th, 2010.

  
• 10.14.2010

  Blue Ridge Parkway Color Report for October 14, 2010

  This is the Blue Ridge Parkway Color Report for October 14th, 2010.

  
• 10.01.2010

  Blue Ridge Parkway Color Report for October 1, 2010

  This is the Blue Ridge Parkway Color Report for October 1st, 2010.

  
• 09.17.2010

  Blue Ridge Parkway Wildflower Report for September 17, 2010

  This is the Blue Ridge Parkway Wildflower Report for September 17th, 2010.

  
• 09.03.2010

  Blue Ridge Parkway Wildflower Report for September 3, 2010

  This is the Blue Ridge Parkway Wildflower Report for September 3rd, 2010.

  
• 08.20.2010

  Blue Ridge Parkway Wildflower Report for August 20, 2010

  This is the Blue Ridge Parkway Wildflower Report for August 20th, 2010.

  
• 08.06.2010

  Blue Ridge Parkway Wildflower Report for August 6, 2010

  This is the Blue Ridge Parkway Wildflower Report for August 6th, 2010.

  
• 07.23.2010

  Blue Ridge Parkway Wildflower Report for July 23, 2010

  This is the Blue Ridge Parkway Wildflower Report for July 23rd, 2010.

  
• 07.16.2010

  Blue Ridge Parkway Wildflower Report for July 16, 2010

  This is the Blue Ridge Parkway Wildflower Report for the July 16th, 2010.

  
• 07.05.2010

  Blue Ridge Parkway Wildflower Report for July 5, 2010

  This is the Blue Ridge Parkway Wildflower Report for the July 5th, 2010.

  
• 06.29.2010

  Blue Ridge Parkway Wildflower Report for June 29, 2010

  This is the Blue Ridge Parkway Wildflower Report for the June 29th, 2010.

  
• 06.21.2010

  Blue Ridge Parkway Wildflower Report for June 21, 2010

  This is the Blue Ridge Parkway Wildflower Report for the June 21st, 2010.

  
• 06.11.2010

  Blue Ridge Parkway Wildflower Report for June 11, 2010

  This is the Blue Ridge Parkway Wildflower Report for the June 11th, 2010.

  
• 06.04.2010

  Blue Ridge Parkway Wildflower Report for June 4, 2010

  This is the Blue Ridge Parkway Wildflower Report for the June 4th, 2010.

  
• 05.21.2010

  Blue Ridge Parkway Wildflower Report for May 21, 2010

  This is the Blue Ridge Parkway Wildflower Report for the late May 2010.

  
• 05.07.2010

  Blue Ridge Parkway Wildflower Report for May 7th, 2010

  This is the Blue Ridge Parkway Wildflower Report for the first week of May. May is the best overall month for wildflowers along the Parkway.

  
• 05.04.2010

  Blue Ridge Parkway Wildflower Report for May 4th, 2010

  This is the Blue Ridge Parkway Wildflower Report for early May 2010. As days get longer and temperatures warm up the forest floor and tree tops transition to bright green.

  
• 10.23.2009

  Blue Ridge Parkway Fall Color Report for October 23rd, 2009

  Blue Ridge Parkway Fall Color Report for October 23, 2009. From the end of October through mid November expect to see just a little bit of remaining fall color on the Parkway.