Blue Ridge Parkway
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  • A World of Possibilities on Skyline Drive and Blue Ridge Parkway

    A World of Possibilities on Skyline Drive and Blue Ridge Parkway

    Published on Nov 16, 2009 in College Visits

    As fall rolls in, the air is filled with the smell of a new school year. This year, tour some of our nation’s finest four-year institutions near Skyline Drive and Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia and North Carolina.

  • Shop for Tranquility on the Blue Ridge Parkway

    Shop for Tranquility on the Blue Ridge Parkway

    Published on Oct 20, 2008 in Bargains on America's Byways

    Communities near the serene Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia and North Carolina embrace a more relaxed way of life--a characteristic you’ll find evident in their distinct homemade arts and crafts. Shop for vintage trinkets, charismatic hand-made crafts, or whimsical artisan-styled furniture amidst the mystical Blue Ridge Mountains, and take home a priceless lasting impression of “America’s Favorite Drive.”

  • Blooms on the Blue Ridge Parkway

    Blooms on the Blue Ridge Parkway

    Published on May 27, 2008

    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.

  • Appalachian Culture and History on the Blue Ridge Parkway

    Appalachian Culture and History on the Blue Ridge Parkway

    Published on Apr 15, 2008 in Goodyear’s Top 50 Scenic, Comfortable Drives

    The diverse history and culture of the southern Appalachian Mountains awaits you along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Split-rail fences, old farmsteads, and historic structures complement views of distant mountains and neighboring valleys. While traveling this road, view the smoke-like haze that gives the Smoky Mountains their name.

  • The Appalachian Trail

    The Appalachian Trail

    Published on Feb 15, 2007

    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.

  • The Blue Ridge - America's Longest Rural Parkway

    The Blue Ridge - America's Longest Rural Parkway

    Published on Jul 7, 2005

    The diverse history and culture of the southern Appalachian Mountains awaits visitors along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Split-rail fences, old farmsteads, and historic structures complement spectacular views of distant mountains and neighboring valleys. Showing its richness in cultural history with such places as Virginia's Explore Park, every step taken along the Parkway will provide you with experiences to remember.

  • The Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina

    The Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina

    Published on Sep 19, 2003

    Curving for 469 miles along the crests of the Southern Appalachians, the North Carolina section of the Blue Ridge Parkway reveals the true personality of this deeply romantic part of the nation. This All-American Road is worth going out of your way to experience.

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