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Parkway · NC, VA

Blue Ridge Parkway

A Blue Ridge Parkway experience is unlike any other: a slow-paced and relaxing drive revealing stunning long-range vistas and close-up views of the rugged mountains and pastoral landscapes of the Appalachian Highlands. The Parkway meanders for 469 miles, protecting a diversity of plants and animals, and providing opportunities for enjoying all that makes this region of the country so special.

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Photos

A long pine tree stands in front of distant mountain ridges beneath an orange sunset
Evening on the Blue Ridge Parkway
Mountain vista and clouds on the Blue Ridge Parkway
Beautiful mountain in North Carolina draw visitors from around the world to the Blue Ridge Parkway
Storm clouds breaking over the mountains at sunset, with fog hugging the valleys
Sunset from Cowee Mountain Overlook
A roadway on piers follows the curve of a mountainside, running toward distant mountains.
Linn Cove Viaduct is one of the most iconic features of the Blue Ridge Parkway
Black Bear sitting on large rocks at the edge of a forest
Black bears are among the many mammals found across the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Summer colors at Mabry Mill
Located in Virginia's Plateau district, picturesque Mabry Mill is one of the most iconic features of the Blue Ridge Parkway
water cascading into Linville Falls plunge basin
The Linville Gorge offers visitors the opportunity to learn about fascinating geology and view magnificent waterfalls.

Activities

  • Arts and Culture
  • Live Music
  • Auto and ATV
  • Scenic Driving
  • Biking
  • Road Biking
  • Camping
  • Car or Front Country Camping
  • Fishing
  • Freshwater Fishing
  • Food
  • Picnicking
  • Hiking
  • Backcountry Hiking
  • Front-Country Hiking
  • Junior Ranger Program
  • Wildlife Watching
  • Shopping
  • Bookstore and Park Store