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  #1 Gibson Marcus on 15 Nov 13

   

  Have you been out on a drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway this year? The government shutdown has made everything much more difficult, but you can still get out and see the amazing folliage.
  
  The Goverment Shutdown is Making Mountain Travel Difficult
  
  Can you believe it? That blasted govement shutdown actually forced the Blue Ridge Parkway to close down all the visitor centers, picnic areas, and even campgrounds. As another "added benefit," The Great Smokies National Park has also been shut down for sixteen days. When the shutdown started, all of the rangers there were immediately put on Furlow. There was just a bit of good news in that the park had an infusion of 75K from North Carolina and 305K from Tennesse. This allowed the Great Smokies National Park to open up for five days.
  
  Try Visiting Later in Autumn
  
  Even in parks that are open, visitors may find more value in a later autumn visit. Here's your science lesson for the day. Every night has actually had such mild temperatures that the trees are still producing chlorophyll. Chlorophyll is, of course, the chemical that makes leaves green. The situation here that develops is that the remainly chlorophyll in the leaves covers up carotenoid (chemical that makes the orange hue). As the temperatures drop down into the 40's and 50's, the chlorophyll will disappear. At that point, the orange and yellow shades will show up and we'll have the amazing Fall season.
  
  Drive Up to the Higher Elevations
  
  So, should you worry? Seriously. Don't worry too much if you've planned a special trip to see the fall colors. You do still have plenty of time available to see the leaves at the higher elevations where the leaves will change much faster (due to the colder temperatures). Be taught more on our related wiki by visiting boone nc real estate. State forests and parks are still open, so Mt. Pisgah would be a fun hike, with available picnic spots. Everybody loves a great drive along the Parkway because, as you drive along, you'll see a wide range of different types of fall colors. Be sure that you bring an extra jacket or sweater because there can be as much as a 40 degree temperature change as you ascend the Parkway. Also, know that the fall colors look absolutely stunning if you wear polarized sunglasses. Do you have a great camera? Be sure to bring it to take fabulous pics! One of the most fun things to do is simply drive to a rocky overlook and snap pictures of friends and the scenery, whether it's on a smart phone or nice camera. The setting makes everyone look good!.
  
  Try This Local Community
  
  Many people fall in love with the mountains after a trip here during the fall.Are you interesting in moving to the area? If so, we suggest that you checkout the Blue Ridge Mountain Club. Blue Ridge Mountain Club is actually a huge 6,000 acre community in the Boone, NC and Blowing Rock NC areas. And yes, they have their own amazing hiking trails so you don't have to worry.

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Have you been out on a drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway this year? The government shutdown has made everything much more difficult, but you can still get out and see the amazing folliage. <br /> <br /> The Goverment Shutdown is Making Mountain Travel Difficult <br /> <br /> Can you believe it? That blasted govement shutdown actually forced the Blue Ridge Parkway to close down all the visitor centers, picnic areas, and even campgrounds. As another "added benefit," The Great Smokies National Park has also been shut down for sixteen days. When the shutdown started, all of the rangers there were immediately put on Furlow. There was just a bit of good news in that the park had an infusion of 75K from North Carolina and 305K from Tennesse. This allowed the Great Smokies National Park to open up for five days. <br /> <br /> Try Visiting Later in Autumn <br /> <br /> Even in parks that are open, visitors may find more value in a later autumn visit. Here's your science lesson for the day. Every night has actually had such mild temperatures that the trees are still producing chlorophyll. Chlorophyll is, of course, the chemical that makes leaves green. The situation here that develops is that the remainly chlorophyll in the leaves covers up carotenoid (chemical that makes the orange hue). As the temperatures drop down into the 40's and 50's, the chlorophyll will disappear. At that point, the orange and yellow shades will show up and we'll have the amazing Fall season. <br /> <br /> Drive Up to the Higher Elevations <br /> <br /> So, should you worry? Seriously. Don't worry too much if you've planned a special trip to see the fall colors. You do still have plenty of time available to see the leaves at the higher elevations where the leaves will change much faster (due to the colder temperatures). Be taught more on our related wiki by visiting <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.udemy.com/u/brewerlarkin/">boone nc real estate</a>. State forests and parks are still open, so Mt. Pisgah would be a fun hike, with available picnic spots. Everybody loves a great drive along the Parkway because, as you drive along, you'll see a wide range of different types of fall colors. Be sure that you bring an extra jacket or sweater because there can be as much as a 40 degree temperature change as you ascend the Parkway. Also, know that the fall colors look absolutely stunning if you wear polarized sunglasses. Do you have a great camera? Be sure to bring it to take fabulous pics! One of the most fun things to do is simply drive to a rocky overlook and snap pictures of friends and the scenery, whether it's on a smart phone or nice camera. The setting makes everyone look good!. <br /> <br /> Try This Local Community <br /> <br /> Many people fall in love with the mountains after a trip here during the fall.Are you interesting in moving to the area? If so, we suggest that you checkout the Blue Ridge Mountain Club. Blue Ridge Mountain Club is actually a huge 6,000 acre community in the Boone, NC and Blowing Rock NC areas. And yes, they have their own amazing hiking trails so you don't have to worry.</div>

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