Blue Ridge Parkway Featured on Weekend Today Show

Blue Ridge Parkway 75 Events: May 16, between 8AM and 9 AM - NBC TV's Weekend TODAY show host Jenna Wolfe and her crew visited the Blue Ridge Parkway April 26, 27, and 28 to film the Parkway experience as part of a series about America's favorite roadways. Legendary Route 66 and the Pacific Coast Highway, or Route 1, are also included in the series which will highlight the Blue Ridge Parkway Story. To see additional pictures

Naturalist's Weekend at Grandfather Mountain

May 16   Linville North Carolina.   Naturalist's Weekend at Grandfather Mountain   A fascinating collection of programs and guided walks offered to help guests discover more about the diversity of life at Grandfather Mountain. All programs and guided walks offered as part of the Naturalist's Weekend are included in the price of admission.

Mother's Day Lodging Specials: Lodging Near The Folk Art Center

The Inn on the Biltmore Estate Asheville North Carolina. Mother's Day Weekend Special Web Rate: $249+ see site for details.

BENT CREEK LODGE Asheville North Carolina. Mother's Day and May Special. Ask for the May Special when you make your reservations and get the Last Minute Special Price for any new reservations from now to May 27th! Get a 20% discount Sunday thru Thursday or 15% discount Friday and Saturday. Mountain view, Jacuzzi, gourmet breakfast

CAROLINA MORNINGS Asheville North Carolina. Mother's Day Celebrated For The Entire Month of May Special: Massage Package @ your Vacation Rental. You choose your vacation getaway and we will have our certified massage therapists come out to your private cabin. Includes 1.5 hours Massage, 0.5 hr. facial, flowers and chocolates for $125! Valid through May!

Mother's Day in the Mountains: Annual Folk Art Center Fiber Weekend

THE FOLK ART CENTER  Asheville North Carolina. Milepost 382. Mother's Day Weekend at the Folk Center offers the Annual Fiber Weekend. May 8, 10am to 4pm Fiber craft demonstrations and hands on activities.  The festivities continue Sunday for the 12th annual Fashion Show of Wearable Art. There will be two showings at 1PM. and 3 PM

Mother's Day in the Mountains: Send the Kids to Camp!

May 8-9,  Camp Lake James  Nebo/ Marion North Carolina. Mom's Day (and night) Off.  Kick back at the Camp, enjoy a wonderful spring day and let us take care of kids and/or grand kids. Whether you're a member of Camp Lake James or not, you're welcome to call us at 828-391-6866 to reserve your place.

The Camp staff has arranged activities for all ages throughout the day on Saturday -- including entertaining kids so adults can relax. And, everyone who registers is welcome to pitch a tent and stay the night in the Camp field. Day camp is $10 per child.

Blue Ridge Parkway 75 Event: Pickn’ and Poetry on the Porch in Asheville

May 7, 12PM - 2PM, Thomas Wolfe Memorial State Historic Site, Asheville north Carolina. Milepost 377.  This event features local musicians, poets, and writers performing on the front porch of the historic “Old Kentucky Home.” Bring a sack lunch and lawn chair and enjoy this downtown cultural event.

Mother's Day in the Mountains: Chimney Rock Park Celebrates Moms

May 8-9,Chimney Rock Park Mother's Day Special - Bring mom to the Park Mother's Day weekend and her ticket is on us! Buy one regularly-priced adult ticket and receive the same for free. Click here to download this special coupon. Coupon must be presented to the Ticket Plaza at the time of purchase. Valid May 8 and 9, 2010.

Blue Ridge Parkway 75 Event: Rhododendron Show

May 1-2, The North Carolina Arboretum, Asheville North Carolina - Milepost 377. The American Rhododendron Society’s Southeastern Chapter will host its annual show at The North Carolina Arboretum. Hundreds of blooms will be displayed at the Education Center during the show, including many favorite mountain plants. Azaleas as well as spring and summer blooming rhododendrons...

Up close and Personal NEW PROGRAMS at Grandfather Mountain

Grandfather Mountain, US 221 & Blue Ridge Parkway, Linville North Carolina. The general public now has  the opportunity to go behind the scenes of Grandfather Mountain’s Animal Habitats. Two exciting new programs are being offered in the wildlife habitats: Behind the Scenes habitat tours and Keeper for a Day programs.

Behind the Scenes habitat tours give the public an opportunity to see where the animals sleep, to learn about what it takes to care for the animals year-round, to observe a training session, and to learn why the animals call Grandfather Mountain their home. The Mountain’s knowledgeable and experienced keepers will gladly answer questions as they guide participants on their tour. Read more here...

Interstate 40 IN Western North Carolina Re-opened

The stretch of Interstate 40 in Western North Carolina that has been closed by a rockslide since October opened Sunday, April 25, at 6 p.m.

Work will continue in the area through the summer as crews complete stabilization efforts – including the installation of rock bolts and anchor mesh – at five additional sites. Both eastbound lanes are open; however, one westbound lane will be closed for about three miles  READ MORE...