Blue Ridge Parkway

The Blue Ridge region is an ancient Appalachian Mountain area, and it’s full of tradition. It’s recognized around the world for its natural beauty and interesting mountain culture. The Blue Ridge Parkway stretches 469 miles, connecting Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Cherokee, North Carolina, with Shenandoah National Park in Virginia, near Washington DC. The driving and viewing experience along the winding two-lane paved road running through the Parkway, brings together a diverse landscape and presents a past lifestyle, with the past joining the present as you travel. Bring plenty of memory cards and extra batteries for your camera, you’ll need them!