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Flowing among the beautiful mountains and valleys of Virginia and North Carolina, the 469-mile-long Blue Ridge Parkway is a true American jewel. Built to expose motorists to nature as well as to preserve its beauty, the Parkway still delivers unrivaled beauty today. Guide to the Blue Ridge Parkway is filled with information useful to those traveling the Parkway and is detailed with color photographs throughout. It highlights the many significant points of interest located on and nearby the Parkway, including Mount Mitchell, the highest point east of the Mississippi, Moses H. Cone Memorial Park, and Mabry Mill, one of the most photographed sites on the Parkway. Also noted are locations of overlooks, waterfalls, and tunnels as well as key entry and exit points along the Parkway. The guide features a brief history of the Parkway itself, a look at the surrounding geology and human history of the area, and an extensive wildflower bloom calendar. The book is organized mile-post to mile-post, appropriate for travelers who are driving the entire Blue Ridge Parkway or only a small section.
Synopsis
A Visual Delight At Every TurnA national treasure designed to be enjoyed from the seat of a car, the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia and North Carolina reveals the beauty and splendor of the Blue Ridge Mountains. If you are planning a visit or are already on your way, you'll want a copy of the Guide to the Blue Ridge Parkway to discover all that the Parkway has to offer.
This milepost guide highlights important attractions and destinations on the 469-mile Parkway, including cultural parks and remnants of historical Appalachia, as well as trailheads and campgrounds. Sidebars throughout the guidebook cover diverse subjects, such as the preservation of viewsheds and the habits of animals that frequent the Parkway. And wildflower enthusiasts will benefit from the bloom calendar, which notes peak bloom times and general locations of the flowers.
Whether you explore only a few miles or tour the entire length of the Parkway, the Guide to the Blue Ridge Parkway will guarantee that you get miles of enjoyment from this national treasure.
Synopsis
This milepost guide highlights the many significant points of interest located on and nearby the Blue Ridge Parkway.