This Land, Your Land

The National Park Service has published a full opening and closing schedule for the Blue Ridge Parkway's 2011 season.

Seasons on the 469-mile scenic roadway generally run from late-April through October.

Most Parkway campground seasons run May 13 – October 31. In North Carolina, Linville Falls opens April 1 and, because of ongoing construction, the season at Doughton Park is delayed until mid-May.

The full schedule includes picnic grounds, visitor centers, restaurants and other concessions, such as the Pisgah Inn Lodge and Restaurant opening March 29, and the Parkway Craft Center at Moses Cone opening March 15.