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My family went on a hiking trip on Rough Ridge from the Blue Ridge Parkway. This is a photo we took.
Blue Ridge Parkway
States: North Carolina and Virginia
National Forest: George Washington and Jefferson National Forests, Nantahala National Forest, Pisgah National Forest
Length: 469.0 mi / 754.8 km
Time to Allow: Four days to enjoy the byway
The Parkway provides spectacular mountain and valley vistas, quiet pastoral scenes, sparkling waterfalls and colorful flower and foliage displays as it extends through the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia and North Carolina.
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Step Onto the Appalachian Trail
Updated May 10, 2013
in Get Outdoors! And Go Hiking America's Byways take you to some of the best hiking trails across the nation, including the greatest of them all, the Appalachian Trail. As you begin the ambitious journey, you'll wind your way across 2,160 miles of the East's most impressive terrain.
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Blooms on the Blue Ridge Parkway
Updated Mar 8, 2013
in Byways in Bloom One of the best places in the U.S. to see spring and summer symphonies of color and beauty is the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina and Virginia. From brilliant flame azaleas to open meadows scattered with blazing star, daisies, and geraniums, an entire orchestra of blooms awaits all who travel along this 469-mile stretch of Appalachian grandeur.
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1-Day Trip: Culture in a Day on the Blue Ridge Parkway: Southern Virginia
(Virginia)Spend a day on the Blue Ridge Parkway in southern Virginia and see four cultural and national treasures as well as 140 miles of mountain vistas and...
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2-Day Trip: A Natural Tour of the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina
(North Carolina)Discover the Blue Ridge Parkway's natural environment as you spend a couple of days touring its most spectacular sites and stunning mountain views.
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The following byways are part of the designated byway Blue Ridge Parkway:
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Road Closures:
Check the NPS website for current road closure information.
Local Information
Blue Ridge Parkway Association
828-670-1924
National Park Service, Blue Ridge Parkway
828-298-0398
- Blue Ridge Parkway Association:
- This site lLists travel accommodations and services along the Parkway from Shenandoah National Park in Virginia to Great Smokey Mountains National Park in North Carolina.
- Nantahala, Pisgah, Croatan and Uwharrie National Forests.:
- Visit the official site for the four US National Forests in North Carolina: Nantahala, Pisgah, Croatan and Uwharrie National Forests.
- NPS - Blue Ridge Parkway:
- Find directions, maps, images, visitor information, and more on the official National Park Service site.
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Visit the Print-n-Go page to view and print travel related facts about this byway for your reference as you drive Blue Ridge Parkway.
Forest Message
Stay awhile, and explore your National Forests. There are many scenic and recreation opportunities near scenic byways. Take time to take a hike, have a picnic, or explore a nature trail. If you are interested in camping many sites can be reserved in advance. Visit www.ReserveUSA.com, to find out more about sites which can be reserved.
