Blue Ridge Parkway prepares for peak foliage, peak travel Web Staff September 24, 2018 1 minute read Autumn began over the weekend, and that means the fall color season is just around the corner, and many thousands of drivers will travel the Blue Ridge Parkway. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more. Share: Post navigation Previous: Walk for diabetes cure is set for this coming weekendNext: Virginia school district’s bid to arm teachers rejected Related Stories Virginia assault weapons ban draws GOP criticism ahead of July 1 start Ian Price May 18, 2026 U.S. Supreme Court denies Virginia Dems appeal on referendum vote Gene Marrano May 15, 2026 The Roanoke Region Food and Farm Trail officially launches Gene Marrano May 15, 2026