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Blue
Ridge Parkway Facilities Opening for 2019 Season
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 Asheville,
NC – April 2019 / Newsmaker Alert / National
Park Service staff, volunteers, concession operators, and partners
are working together to open facilities for the 2019 visitor season on
the Blue Ridge Parkway;
and the full
schedule of operating dates is now available on the park website. Some
park concession facilities and visitor centers are now open, with all other
points of interest and recreation areas opening between now and Memorial
Day weekend.
Parkway
visitors and neighbors are also reminded this season of their important
role in the National Park Service experience. When visiting any section
or site along the historic 469-mile route, visitors can help protect wildlife,
plant ecosystems, cultural sites, and historical areas by staying on trails
and roads, packing out trash, and leaving park resources as you find them.
“The
millions of people that visit us each year have a tremendous opportunity
to help preserve and protect the Parkway and its resources for future generations,”
said Parkway Superintendent J.D. Lee. “The protection of the Parkway, in
large part, is in the hands of our users and dependent upon visitors treating
this place and its resources with respect.”
Along
with the complete schedule of facility operating dates, information to
help plan a memorable and safe Parkway experience is available on the Parkway’s
website; including regularly updated information regarding ranger programs,
tours, music performances, and cultural demonstrations.
In
order to address ongoing maintenance needs along the motor route, visitors
can also expect several road projects happening throughout the summer season.
The real
time road map provides information regarding road projects or potential
delays.
About
the Blue Ridge Parkway
The
469-mile Blue Ridge Parkway
connects Shenandoah National Park to the north with Great Smoky Mountains
National Park to the south. The route travels the crests, ridges, and valleys
of five major mountain ranges, encompassing several geographic and vegetative
zones ranging from 600 to more than 6,000 feet above sea level. It provides
visitors with many varied vistas of scenic Appalachian landscapes ranging
from forested ridgetops and mountain slopes to rural farm lands and urban
areas. The parkway offers a “ride-a-while, stop-a-while” experience that
includes scenic pullouts, recreation areas, historic sites, and visitor
contact stations. It is known nationally and internationally for its designed
landscape as a scenic motorway.
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About
the National Park Service
More
than 20,000 National Park Service employees care for America’s 419 national
parks and work with communities across the nation to help preserve local
history and create close-to-home recreational opportunities. Visit us at
www.NPS.gov,
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Twitter Twitter.com/natlparkservice,
and YouTube YouTube.com/nationalparkservice.
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Media Contacts:
Leesa
Brandon / Caitlin Worth
828-348-3420
/ 828-348-3406
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