When you are seeking total nirvana in the best of Americana, it’s gotta be the Blue Ridge Parkway. This pastoral mountain road is actually a series of parks that stretches nearly 500 miles between the Great Smoky Mountains and Shenandoah National Park, making it one of the most unique and breathtakingly gorgeous journeys any traveler could hope to experience.
Not only is this rugged course steeped with heritage from America’s earliest days, it provides a glimpse into the possibilities of Appalachia’s future. Take time to enjoy almost 300 panoramic overlooks and multiple mountain ranges, including Mount Mitchell, the highest peak east of the Mississippi. Soaking up the sights will be easy–the speed limit never tops 45. Ready to lose yourself on “America’s Favorite Drive”?
When you are seeking total nirvana in the best of Americana, it’s gotta be the Blue Ridge Parkway. This pastoral mountain road is actually a series of parks that stretches nearly 500 miles between the Great Smoky Mountains and Shenandoah National Park, making it one of the most unique and breathtakingly gorgeous journeys any traveler could hope to experience.
Not only is this rugged course steeped with heritage from America’s earliest days, it provides a glimpse into the possibilities of Appalachia’s future. Take time to enjoy almost 300 panoramic overlooks and multiple mountain ranges, including Mount Mitchell, the highest peak east of the Mississippi. Soaking up the sights will be easy–the speed limit never tops 45. Ready to lose yourself on “America’s Favorite Drive”?
Diamonds may be a girl’s best friend, but if you’re shooting for that “wow" effect without dropping major Gs, the crystalline-crusted caves in Rocky Knob Campground’s most famous geological attraction, Rock Castle Gorge, are a very close second. As one of the original camping sites established along the Blue Ridge Parkway, Rocky Knob Campground ha Read more...
What Peaks of Otter Campground lacks in actual otters, it more than makes up for in gorgeous Blue Ridge views, epic hiking trails, and plenty of smallmouth bass just ready to be hooked in Abbott Lake. Expect to be surrounded by bouquets of flora that dot the landscape with color, or catch a glimpse of some of the nearby fauna like deer, wild turke Read more...
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Blue Ridge Parkway
With a top speed limit of 45 mph, this 469-mile meandering drive might just feel like time travel.
When you are seeking total nirvana in the best of Americana, it’s gotta be the Blue Ridge Parkway. This pastoral mountain road is actually a series of parks that stretches nearly 500 miles between the Great Smoky Mountains and Shenandoah National Park, making it one of the most unique and breathtakingly gorgeous journeys any traveler could hope to experience.
Not only is this rugged course steeped with heritage from America’s earliest days, it provides a glimpse into the possibilities of Appalachia’s future. Take time to enjoy almost 300 panoramic overlooks and multiple mountain ranges, including Mount Mitchell, the highest peak east of the Mississippi. Soaking up the sights will be easy–the speed limit never tops 45. Ready to lose yourself on “America’s Favorite Drive”?
When you are seeking total nirvana in the best of Americana, it’s gotta be the Blue Ridge Parkway. This pastoral mountain road is actually a series of parks that stretches nearly 500 miles between the Great Smoky Mountains and Shenandoah National Park, making it one of the most unique and breathtakingly gorgeous journeys any traveler could hope to experience.
Not only is this rugged course steeped with heritage from America’s earliest days, it provides a glimpse into the possibilities of Appalachia’s future. Take time to enjoy almost 300 panoramic overlooks and multiple mountain ranges, including Mount Mitchell, the highest peak east of the Mississippi. Soaking up the sights will be easy–the speed limit never tops 45. Ready to lose yourself on “America’s Favorite Drive”?
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Diamonds may be a girl’s best friend, but if you’re shooting for that “wow" effect without dropping major Gs, the crystalline-crusted caves in Rocky Knob Campground’s most famous geological attraction, Rock Castle Gorge, are a very close second. As one of the original camping sites established along the Blue Ridge Parkway, Rocky Knob Campground ha Read more...
What Peaks of Otter Campground lacks in actual otters, it more than makes up for in gorgeous Blue Ridge views, epic hiking trails, and plenty of smallmouth bass just ready to be hooked in Abbott Lake. Expect to be surrounded by bouquets of flora that dot the landscape with color, or catch a glimpse of some of the nearby fauna like deer, wild turke Read more...
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