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2 days ago · The parkway is a protected area, and preserving its natural beauty is crucial. Drive Safely: The Blue Ridge Parkway contains narrow lanes, narrow shoulders, steep grades, and built-in distractions (deer! flowers! mountain views!) “Know the signs of heat illness and spend time in the shade,” encouraged Hernandez.
1 day ago · May 23, 2024 at 6:35 PM·2 min read. ( WFXR )—With summer right around the corner, the Blue Ridge Parkway is returning to its traditional summer operations, reminding visitors and neighbors to ...
2 days ago · For a greater challenge, the Point Lookout Trail is a paved trail that follows Old Hwy 70 from west of Old Fort to Ridgecrest. It is 3.6 miles end-to-end with an elevation gain of about 900 feet. Point Lookout is a popular spot for a stop and long-range views. While the trail has elevation gain, you can turn back at any time.
1 day ago · Eastern America's Premier Outdoor Adventure & Relaxation Destination. Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, the greater Boone area offers not only a picturesque place to escape and relax but also an unending array of exciting outdoor adventures and attractions for the whole family.
1 day ago · Turning our wheels eastward, we embark on a journey along the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway, easing into the verdant embrace of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Spanning 469 miles, this route offers more than just scenic drives; it’s an invitation to immerse yourself in nature, history, and mountain culture.
4 days ago · The one hundred and five mile long Skyline Drive extends along the upper reaches of the Blue Ridge through the park area between Front Royal and Waynesboro. A highway named the Blue Ridge Parkway connects the south entrance of the Shenandoah National Park in Virginia with the north entrance of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park in Tennessee.
3 days ago · What parts of North Carolina: The interactive map appears to show the brood stretching along NC's Blue Ridge Mountains, just east of the Blue Ridge Parkway and Appalachian Trail.
