Rocky Knob Recreation Area off the Blue Ridge Parkway, Virginia (Cameron Davidson/Virginia Tourism Corporation)
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The Blue Ridge Parkway winds 469 miles through Virginia, Tennessee, and North Carolina, starting at Shenandoah National Park and ending in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The scenic route offers a perfect escape for travelers wanting to take a week or two and experience the entirety of the road, or for those who prefer to spend a few days driving on one section of the parkway, stopping to admire the views and visit the many attractions along the way.
The Blue Ridge Parkway was born when President Franklin Roosevelt visited Skyline Drive, which extends through Shenandoah National Park, in 1933. Virginia senator Harry Flood Byrd proposed extending the road to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Roosevelt endorsed the idea, and construction began on what was then called the "Appalachian Scenic Highway." It would be more than...
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Does Blue Ridge Parkway intersect with I77
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My husband and I are planning a trip through the Blue Rige Parkway this fall. At times we will be camping. Do all the campsites have electricity? Also, rest rooms and shower facilities? Thank you.
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Where can I find Brown Mountain lights traveling the parkway begining in Sparta NC?
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