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Fall Brings Vibrant Season on Blue Ridge Parkway

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Tuesday, September 28, 2010   

RALEIGH, N.C. - Cooler fall temperatures will soon usher in millions of tourists to one of North Carolina's premier destinations, the Blue Ridge Parkway. This season the entire 500-mile stretch of the parkway will be open for visitors to enjoy the scenic views and outdoor activities. The colors are expected to be vivid this fall, thanks to the late summer drought.

Executive director of the Conservation Trust for North Carolina, Reid Wilson, explains why the Blue Ridge is a prime vacation spot for people in and outside of the state.

"'Cause you can go for a day, you can go for a month. Your days will be filled with fun and amazing views, and you'll learn a lot, and you'll get out and hike and stay fit."

Twenty-million people visit the Blue Ridge Parkway every year, making it the most visited destination in the National Park Service by far. This year the parkway celebrated its 75th birthday.

Wilson notes that since most of the land surrounding the Blue Ridge Parkway is privately owned, protecting the land around the parkway is important to securing its future and the Tarheel state economy.

"A lot of the furniture and textile jobs have moved away. It's really extra important to take good care of the natural features that bring people there and stimulate the local economy. "

This month the "Blue Ridge Forever" coalition of nine land trusts announced it expects to more than meet its goal of protecting 50,000 acres in western North Carolina. Their efforts will help protect some of the parkway's vistas.



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