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The Blue Ridge's high elevation summits are home to spectacular floral displays. June and July are usually prime times to view the pink and purple blooms of rhododendron, but don’t despair if you miss the peak bloom. Violets, blackberry, May-apple, and Turkscap lily burst onto the scene with color in this high-altitude portion of the Parkway.
What to Do
- Plan your adventure at the Craggy Gardens visitor center
- Take a short hike up Craggy Pinnacle trail and witness a stunning 360-view of seemingly endless peaks and forested slopes
- Enjoy a picnic amid natural beauty
- Visit nearby Mount Mitchell, the highest point east of the Mississippi
- Visit Old Fort just off the parkway along I-40
Old Fort, NC
- Oktoberfest
Event Description
The first weekend in October, three day festival. - Pioneer Day
Event Description
Last weekend in April. Old fashion festival of crafts and history re-enactors. - Davidson's Fort Historic Park every Saturday