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America's Favorite Drive - 469 miles of ride awhile and stop awhile places that reveal the wonder of these special mountains.
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The cool, cleaner air of winter lets more light and color pass through making the sunrises and sunsets more vivid.
#findyourpark
#sunrise
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The need for outdoor recreation is part of why people love their national parks. Social distancing to slow the spread of COVID-19 requires visitors take responsibility by making smart choices to maintain distance, even while in the outdoors. Thank you for your cooperation.
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As of 10/16 at 4:30p, mp 344 at Hwy 80 to mp 375 at Ox Creek Rd is CLOSED until staff confirm the road is safe for travel.
NPS Image - First snowfall lightly covering the road, trees, and grass as seen from the interior of a car.
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If you want a shot like this, pull off and enjoy the view. Parkway driving & photography are a dangerous combo.
#10BestTravelChat
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Did anyone else catch a glimpse of the beautiful
#supermoon
rising last night? Those frosty trees make for a beautiful sight! Big thanks to Ranger Chuck for sharing this beautiful shot from Milepost 410 yesterday.
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What better
#mondaymotivation
is there than a cup of joe and a beautiful Blue Ridge sunrise? Bundle up and catch one yourself!
Morning view from Thunder Hill Overlook (MP 290.5) by Parkway visitor Jeremy Parnell. Thanks for sharing your moment with us!
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Lingering clouds add drama to the mountains of the Southern Parkway.
Photo from MP 434 by Robert Stephens, © 2018 All Rights Reserved.
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Sunset looks exceptional as the last of the day's light twinkles upon a freshly fallen coat of snow.
Sunset from Stack Rock Area (MP 308.4) by Jim Ruff, © 2017 All Rights Reserved.
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A peaceful morning has broken at Sheets Gap (MP 252.8). Nothing like starting the day off with a view like this!
Photo by Ranger Wes on his morning commute.
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Mother nature creates her own fireworks in the Blue Ridge! Happy 4th of July from the Blue Ridge Parkway!
Sunset from Woolyback Overlook MP 452.3 by Joshua Moore.
#fourthofjuly
#fireworks
#findyourpark
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Looking back through the fog and hoping winter days are behind us...Who’s ready for a weekend adventure on the Parkway?!?
Photo from near MP 342 taken last Saturday by Joshua Moore, © 2018 All Rights Reserved.
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To those who serve and especially those who gave all, thank you for helping to protect these places and the things they represent for this and future generations.
Sunrise on the south end of the Blue Ridge Parkway by Joshua Moore, © 2018 All Rights Reserved.
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Bear activity alert - remember to properly store food, drinks, toiletries, trash, dishes, & pet food. Sadly, a fed bear, is a dead bear.
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There are 26 tunnels
@BlueRidgeNPS
.The stone "faces" were often not part of the original tunnel and were added later.
#nps101
#findyourpark
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The Parkway may be looking pretty green these days, but fall is swiftly coming to the mountains..
Photo taken at Devils Courthouse (MP 422).
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Enjoy a moment of peace with this stunning scene of sunbeams captured by Ranger Brenna.
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Winter Mountains + Misty, Filtered Sunlight = Pure Magic
Sunlight drifts through a layer of clouds and fog at Devils Courthouse by Robert Stephens, ©️ 2018 All Rights Reserved.
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Wow! Sunsets on the Parkway never cease to amaze. This photo was taken at Caney Fork Overlook by volunteer photographer Kristina Plaas
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You know what they say...” if you don’t like the weather on the Parkway, give it a minute and it will change.” It’ll be worth the wait!
Photo from Craggy Pinnacle.
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We are so thankful for sunrises and sunsets from the Parkway. These hours of brilliance really being out the magic in this place.
Photo from MP 407 by Steven Freedman, © 2016 All Rights Reserved.
#thankful
#thanksgiving
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Wow! What a beautiful shot of the
#supermoon
last night. Did anyone else get out and see this lovely sight?
Photo of the December super moon from Mill River Valley Overlook by Steven Freedman, © 2017 All Rights Reserved.
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Happy 101st Birthday to the National Park Service. Take time to get out there and
#FindYourPark
!
#parks101
#NPS101
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Good morning Parkway Lovers! Do you have a favorite sunrise spot? Share with us your best recommendations in the comments.
Sunrise from near Sheets Gap (MP 252) by Ranger Wes.
#sunrise
#morning
#findyourpark
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We love the Parkway when it's wearing purple...what's your favorite Parkway hue?
Photo of sunset at Sharp Top (MP 86) by Parkway visitor Sarah Jackson.Thank you for sharing your journey with us!
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Nothing quite like a misty morning at Craggy Pinnacle to bring out those greens 😍!
#hiking
#findyourpark
#green
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Warm days + deep, blue ridges + gorgeous wildflowers = the perfect summer day on the Parkway! What do you love about summer on the Parkway?
Photo from Heintooga Ridge Road, just off MP 458.2 by Ranger Chuck.
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Hope this Parkway sunset helps you start the weekend off on the right foot!
Sunset colors on Grandmother Mountain captured by Jim Ruff, from MP 302.8 © 2018 All Rights Reserved.
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Blue Ridge Parkway staff want to take the time to thank you all for your patience and understanding last night as we closed the Parkway ahead of now Tropical Storm Florence. Please know that your cooperation was appreciated.
#hurricaneflorence
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We are asking for YOUR help to keep parkway visitors, staff and communities safe. Your decisions can help protect this place and our community.
On your next visit please take ownership for your health and that of others by complying to the CDC's guidance for social distancing.
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With our constantly changing weather and high elevations allowing viewers to enjoy miles of sky, cloud watching is definitely a popular activity on the Parkway. This lone cloud certainly stuck out during a Parkway sunset this summer at Looking Glass Rock Overlook (MP 417).
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Seems like the word is out...the Linn Cove Viaduct is back open and looking good! Travelers can still expect some work on-going as the contractor wraps up some final pieces of the project, but through travel has been restored. Enjoy the Ride!
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#waterfalls
are exceptional on the Parkway right now! Go see them before more winter weather closes the road. RStephens Photo
#tuesdaytip
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It's that time of year when winter weather starts impacting parkway access. Plan ahead, be patient if you find a closed gate, and most importantly stay safe. Photo taken this morning...BRRR. As you can guess, the parkway is closed at this location (mp 355 to 365).
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Following guidance from the White House, CDC, and state and local public health authorities, Parkway officials are increasing recreational access to sections of the motor road previously closed to motor vehicle traffic in North Carolina. Read the list at
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This Friday we're featuring Linville Falls as our lesser used
#picnic
destination. Accessed at MP 316, these waterside accommodations seem like the perfect retreat from summer crowds.
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A sweet capture to start off your Sunday.
Three fawns enjoying the lush grass along the Parkway near Price Lake (MP 290). Photo by Jim Ruff, © 2018 All Rights Reserved.
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"Nature always wears the colors of the spirit" - Ralph Waldo Emerson
Sunrise from MP 399 by Steven Freedman, ©️ All Rights Reserved.
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"Your mountain is waiting...so get on your way"- Dr Seuss
#internationalmountainday
. Photo of Cowee Mountains by Robert Stephens.
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Welcome to the longest day of the year! How will you spend this solstice?
#Sunrise
@ MP 355.3 by J Ruff.
#summersolstice
#summer
#sun
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What are your plans for the last day of
#nationalparkweek
? The Parkway is calling...can you hear it?
#findyourpark
#weekend
#sundayfunday
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This is spring on the Parkway! Many places along the Parkway saw snow yesterday as a cold front swept through the Eastern U.S. Did you see a spring snow yesterday?
Photo from MP 454 by Robert Stephens, © 2018 All Rights Reserved.
#spring
#snow
#mothernature
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Purple mountains majesty on the Parkway.
Photo of Looking Glass Rock by Joshua Moore, © All Rights Reserved.
#scenicsunday
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Folks in the High Country woke up to their first snow of the season on Sunday morning. Light snow, but still beautiful! (Photo: Jim Ruff)
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It is chilly in high elevation locations like Craggy Gardens (MP 364) today. This section is currently closed to vehicles, but can be accessed on foot. If exploring today be ready for extreme cold and check the real time road map for closures in your area
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Today is the National Park Service's 102nd birthday! You can participate in the celebrations by using the hashtag
#SomethingNewFor102
. What is a new experience you would like to share on the Parkway?
Photo of Rakes Mill Pond (MP 162.4) by Ranger Jeff.
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"Images of broken light which dance before me like a million eyes,
They call me on and on across the universe." - John Lennon
Photo of sunrise colors from near Milepost 419 by Justin Jackson, © 2018 All Rights Reserved.
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Rainy/foggy day on the Parkway will give way to blue skies before the weekend. Be safe out there! HBlackwood Photo
#friyay
#labordayweekend
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With the passing of the CR, the Parkway has resumed operations. Please be patient as we assess road conditions on the sections of Parkway that remain closed due to debris and winter weather conditions. For more info visit the park website at
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There is no green quite like spring green 😍. Spring is creeping up from the valleys across the Parkway. We are all ready!
Photo from near Milepost 39 in Virginia.
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Picnics are a classic Parkway activity, so this month we'll spend each Friday featuring lesser used locations. This picture was taken at Doughton Park Campground, accessed at MP 239.2. Those expansive views provide the picture perfect place for a
#picnic
.
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The Blue Ridge Parkway and all associated facilities will be closed on Sunday, December 9th due to winter weather. Please check back for updates as they become available.
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Snow & ice at high elevations closing some sections in WNC this morning. Mt. Mitchell (mp 355) to Ox Creek (mp375) is closed north of Asheville, and some southern closures bw mp 423 and 469. Watch for daily updates on the park's road status webpage at
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Wouldn't it be nice to wake up to a view like this every morning? Take a visit to the Moses Cone Estate (Milepost 294) near Blowing Rock, NC and sit a spell on the porch to be transported back to another time.
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Let's
#throwback
this Thursday to last October. Who is ready for crisp air, cool temps and fall color?
Photo from MP 30 in October of 2017 by Peter Hamel.
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“At some point in life the world’s beauty becomes enough. ” - Toni Morrison
#sunrise
(MP 304.8) by Jim Ruff.
#love
#beauty
#blackhistory365
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NPS officials announced today that MP 455 to 469 will close effective immediately in order to support efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19 in coordination with restrictions in place from the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and
@GreatSmokyNPS
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Epic full moon from the Blue Ridge Parkway. Photo by Steve Freedman
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Any spot with open sky can make a nice sunset spot including Price Lake (MP 297). Photo by Jim Ruff.
#tuesdaytip
#tuesdaymotivation
#sunset
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Beautiful shot of Looking Glass Rock from MP 417! Thanks Steven Freedman for the share!
#geology
#mountains
#blue
#getoutside
#roadtrip
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There is nothing like a short walk or drive to watch a moonrise. Enjoy it for yourself tonight starting around 6:20 p.m. as the last full moon of January begins to rise.
Photo of full moon from Bad Fork Valley Overlook (MP 400) by Steven Freedman, ©️ All Rights Reserved.
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Sunsets like these look unreal! This shot was taken at Cowee Mountain Overlook (MP 430) by volunteer photographer, Kristina Plaas.
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What a beautiful, frosty morning view from Thunderhill Overlook MP 290.4 yesterday! Have a wonderful day out there!
Photo by Karen Fleming.
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Scenic Sunday from Craggy Pinnacle (MP 364.1) by Jim Ruff, © 2017 All Rights Reserved.
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Forecasts are looking bleak this week throughout the area. Although vast vistas may not always be in view, take the opportunity to slow down and appreciate the "pop" of bright wildflowers along the roadway.
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The Parkway from MP 375 to 355 (including Craggy Gardens) will reopen tomorrow by 8:30 am. Picnic Area will stay closed through the day.
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Looks like a beautiful day for a road trip! If you met someone who was planning to travel part of the Parkway for the first time, what advice would you give them?
#roadtrip
#findyourpark
Photo from Craggy Gardens Visitor Center, MP 364.
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Sunrise from the Saddle Overlook (MP 168) near Rocky Knob Area is even more beautiful after vista restoration efforts last month.
#sunrise
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The Parkway has 368 miles of hiking trails to enjoy
#nps101
#findyourpark
#motivationmonday
More hiking info here .
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The still, striking beauty of winter on the Parkway...well worth the walk.
#mondaymotivation
Photo of Linn Cove Viaduct in Snow by Jim Ruff, © 2017 All Rights Reserved.
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Rough Ridge (MP 302.8) in Boone, NC is one of the best spots in the mountains to watch fall colors.
Photo by Jim Ruff
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Ready for a much needed break in the clouds here on the Parkway. The intermittent sunshine was sure been a welcome sight today. How are things in your neck of the woods?
Photo from Mile High Overlook (MP 458.2) by Kristina Plaas, © 2018 All Rights Reserved.
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Happy
#flashbackfriday
to last night's solstice sunset. Hope some of you were able to get out and enjoy it as well!
Last light of the Summer Solstive from MP 405 by Steven Freedman, © 2018 All Rights Reserved.
#summer
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Waiting for the
#sunrise
at Thunderhill Overlook (MP 290.7), not a bad way to spend the
#morning
. Photo by Jim Ruff, © 2017.
#scenicsunday
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Daydreaming about Parkway picnics lately? This table at the overlook at MP 95.9 provides a magnificent view and access to the Appalachian Trail. A scenic meal and a hike on one of the most famous trails in the country sound like perfect weekend plans to us.
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A heavy frost and light snow fell across the highest elevation portions of the Parkway over the weekend. It was chilly, but beautiful!
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Breathtaking sunset at Woolyback Overlook (MP 452). Photo taken by Robert Stephens
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Ways to enjoy Parkway when closed - hiking, photography, skiing, sledding,.. just don't block closed gates, access for emergencies a must.
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“Just like we all take the necessary steps to prepare our home and family for this kind of storm, Parkway staff are making sure we’re ready", said J.D. Lee, Parkway Superintendent. Read about how the Parkway is preparing for
#hurricaneflorence
here --->
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Accuracy is important, but sometimes its just fun to
#UnscienceAnAnimal
. Happy
#friday
Parkway Fans!
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Winter is an exceptionally good time for sunsets! 😍
Photo by Harold Blackwood (Caney Fork Overlook/ MP 428)
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This is a PSA from your friendly, local Park Rangers: Your Instagram post is NEVER as important as your personal safety! Walking on frozen ponds and lakes is a dangerous and prohibited practice
@BlueRidgeNPS
. Make the right decision for your safety and that of first responders.
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Fluorescent squirrels in WNC!
Drab by day, North America’s three species of flying squirrels are all fluorescent. But why?
@NatGeo
explores these exceptional rodents:
Photo by Jonathan Martin
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“It is the dim haze of mystery that adds enchantment to pursuit.”- Antoine Rivarol (Photo: Robert Stephens/MP 455)
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The perfect shade for a
#valentinesday
sunrise courtesy of the Parkway! Share with your valentine on this special day.
V-day Sunrise from Sheets Gap (MP 252.8) by Ranger Wes.
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#ThrowbackThursday
to a time when people used to enjoy driving the Parkway and looking at blooming rhododendron!?!
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A7. With over 150 overlooks and pullouts along the Parkway's 469 mile route, there are plenty of places to stop and enjoy the view and the silence.
#FindYourPark
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This spring's dogwood season has been long. Take a drive soon to catch them while you can! Photo by J. Ruff, © 2017.
#tuesdaytip
#spring
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"In all things of nature, there is something of the marvelous." -Aristotle
Photo taken near MP 407 by Steven Freedman
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What’s around that next bend ...? Better go check! Hope you get a chance to take a Parkway adventure before winter weather sets in.
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Sights big and small inspire awe on the Parkway.
Photo of a pipevine swallowtail taken by Kristina Plaas, © 2018 All Rights Reserved.
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Parkway officials are pleased to announce the selection of the park's new superintendent, Tracy Swartout.
Tracy joins the team as the first female superintendent of the Parkway from Mount Rainier NP where she has served since 2012. Read more here:
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With over 350 overlooks the
@BlueRidgeNPS
has the best views around. Check out a sunset from Cowee Mountains Overlook MP 430.7 KPLaas Photo.
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Summer is coming to a close, which has us thinking ahead.. very ahead, to winter. Snow and ice may cause the Parkway to close to vehicular traffic, but adventurers are still welcome to explore by foot
#BehindTheGates
. Another way to experience
#SomethingNewFor102
!
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Fall is here! Check out this throwback view located near Looking Glass Rock.
#tbt
#HelloFall
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