ROANOKE TIMES 
                      Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times

DATE: Tuesday, October 15, 1996              TAG: 9610150120
SECTION: VIRGINIA                 PAGE: C-1  EDITION: METRO 

PICTURESQUE PARKWAY: THE 1996 EDITION

LENGTH: Short :   21 lines
ILLUSTRATION: PHOTO:  CINDY PINKSTON/Staff. 1. The scene along the Blue Ridge 
          Parkway is making its annual autumnal change to brighter colors, as 
          seen Monday in southern Roanoke County. The view from the first 
          overlook south of U.S. 220 (above) includes leaves in hues other 
          than the summer's green ones between the road and distant mountains.
          2. Expect more vehicles than these (right) in the weeks to come, as 
          leaf-lovers flock to the hills. Although we're well into fall, the 
          temperature reached 78 degrees Monday and probably will near 70 
          today, with another day of sunny skies. color.