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15% Military Discount for Vacations at Montfair Resort Farm
15% Military discount on vacation cottage rental rates and 5% on Events Lodge rates (reunions, weddings, and special private events) for all members of the US Military. We thank you for your service! Bring your family to enjoy nature in the mountains of Virginia! Montfair’s cottages with Wi-Fi overlook a… Read More
9 Hints for Planning a Successful Blue Ridge Parkway Road Trip
History & Heritage, Hiking Trails, Wildlife, Arts & Culture
I bet most of us have an example of a vacation that didn’t go as planned. A road was closed, a parking lot was full, traffic slowed or halted your progress to your destination. It throws a wrench into your travel plans and can even derail your trip. So, what should you do to help prepare for the unexpected? Here are nine practical tips for planning a successful Blue Ridge Parkway road trip. Read More
Virginia overlook along our eco-friendly Parkway trip
An Eco-Friendly Blue Ridge Parkway Adventure
Green & Eco-Friendly, Arts & Culture, Budget-Friendly, Luxury, Wine Lovers, Local Food, Craft Beer, Wildlife, Antiques, Train Enthusiasts, Nature & Outdoors
Ride along for our green tour of the Floyd and Meadows of Dan areas of the BRP in Virginia. We share our adventure of scenic beauty and wildlife, local food, brews and wine - and the best in sustainable lodging for all budgets. From quirky to luxury to antiques and hardware, we saw it all. Read More
A wildlife camera sponsored by the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation captures an image of a portion of a black bear's face.
Discovering Wildlife Along the Blue Ridge
Wildlife, Fishing, Hiking Trails
Because the Parkway is 469 miles long, it has the third largest geographical range of any national park and is one of the most biologically diverse units of the NPS. The road corridor and adjacent recreation areas provide a refuge for lots of native things: over 2,000 plant species, 30+ each of amphibians and reptiles, 60 different mammals, 225 bird species and almost a hundred different species of fish! Read More
Fall Vacation Discount at Montfair Resort Farm, Hike, Bike, Canoe and Fish!
Enjoy a 15% discount off nightly vacation cottage rental rates now through November 30, 2024! Clean comfortable lakeside cottages with heat and Wi-Fi. Reconnect and make memories with family, loved ones and friends. Revel in the perfect fall days with onsite fishing, birdwatching, stargazing, canoes and bikes for guest use… Read More
Holiday Stay Discounts at Montfair Resort Farm
Holiday Stays: Montfair offers a 15% discount on three and four-night stays and 18.5 % on five-night stays, a 31% for a weeklong stay and 37% off a two week long stay! Celebrate Spring Break, Easter, Holi and Passover with a vacation in comfort, close to nature and the outdoors-… Read More
Spring Break Vacation Sale at Montfair Resort Farm- Hike, Bike, Canoe and Fish Onsite!
Enjoy a 15% discount off nightly vacation cabin rental rates now through April 30, 2025! Clean comfortable lakeside vacation cottages with heat, Wi-Fi and everything you need for a great stay. Each cottage has comfortable beds, well equipped kitchens, linens and towels, organic coffee and teas provided with a private… Read More
Hiking near the Blue Ridge Parkway
Visiting the Blue Ridge Parkway in Winter
Biking, Hiking Trails, Nature & Outdoors, Wildlife, Picnic, Seasonal, Stargazing
When the temperature drops below freezing and ice forms on the Parkway, portions of the road are closed to vehicle travel until they are safe and clear. But visitors can still walk, bike or ski on closed portions of the Parkway or on accessible Parkway trails. Plus, there are lots of places to stay and things to do in nearby communities. Read More
Bicyclists ride on a paved Virginia trail.
What to Do in Spring Along the Blue Ridge Parkway
AAA Approved & Discounted, Classic Cars, Arts & Culture, BBQ & Appalachian Soul Food, Craft Beer, History & Heritage, Home & Garden, Live Music, Biking, Wine Lovers, Wildlife, Gems & Minerals, Farms & Agriculture, Train Enthusiasts, Motorcycle-Friendly
As the weather warms, spring fever leads many of us outside and to planning some trips. Whether an impromptu weekend getaway or looking ahead to what's happening later this season, there's no shortage of fun activities in the regions near the Parkway in spring. Read on for our breakdown of what's going on this season in each region of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Read More
Winter Vacation Cabin Sale at Montfair Resort Farm- Hike, Bike, Canoe and Fish Onsite!
Enjoy a 25% discount off nightly vacation cabin rental rates now through February 28, 2025! Clean comfortable lakeside cottages with heat and Wi-Fi. Reconnect and make memories with family, loved ones and friends. Revel in the quiet and peace of Winter with onsite fishing, birdwatching, stargazing. Easily acessible canoes and… Read More