The trailer for this year’s Banff Mountain Film Festival is up! Wow, the films this year look so awesome!
The tour is scheduled to be in Boone March 26 – 27, with the films showing at 7:30 pm at Farthing Auditorium on the campus of Appalachian State University. Tickets are currently on sale at Farthing Auditorium and Footsloggers in Downtown Boone for $7 (students) and $9 (all others). Hope to see you there!
Common Question: On a recent trip to the Blue Ridge Mountains with friends I noticed at some attractions they were presenting a small plastic card and were allowed entrance without paying. My friend said that it was a Go Blue Ridge Card. What is this and where can I get one?
Answer:
The Go Blue Ridge Card is a convenient, wallet-sized card that includes admission to the Blue Ridge area’s most popular attractions. The Go Blue Ridge Card is the only all-inclusive ticket to the top attractions in the Blue Ridge Mountains. You do not need to pre-purchase tickets, deal with the hassle of tear-out coupons, or carry cash.
Simply present your Go Blue Ridge card at any participating attraction, restaurant, or shop. You are granted general admission at the attraction (no cash changes hands), or will receive a discount automatically.
Blue Ridge Parkway Destination CenterAfter a beautiful drive from Boone, I finally reached the Blue Ridge Parkway Destination Center. The first thing I notice is the plants growing on the roof, and find out later how it’s called a “green roof”.
Information inside tells how their roof is layered with soil and plants. Green roofs help in absorbing rainwater, providing insulation, and creating a habitat for animals. Read more »
Common Question: What are the best dates to view fall colors along the Blue Ridge Parkway?
Answer: Typically the best times to view fall colors occur during the month of October. Peak times normally are mid to late October. However, there is no given time table and many factors can impact fall colors.
Although peak fall colors normally occur during the last two weeks of October, pretty patches of colors can be seen into November. Read more »
Some of you may be asking “What is a Go Blue Ridge Card?” It just so happens that this special card not only fits snugly in your wallet, but it can keep your family vacations from burning a hole in your wallet, too! Read more »
Blue Ridge Parkway Destination CenterAfter a beautiful drive from Boone, I finally reached the Blue Ridge Parkway Destination Center. The first thing I notice is the plants growing on the roof, and find out later how it’s called a “green roof”.
Some of you may be asking “What is a Go Blue Ridge Card?” It just so happens that this special card not only fits snugly in your wallet, but it can keep your family vacations from burning a hole in your wallet, too! 
