Stamp your Passport!
The Passport to the National Parks is a great way to discover the scenic beauty and historical and cultural importance of your Blue Ridge...
Junior Rangers
Becoming a Blue Ridge Parkway Junior Ranger is exciting and rewarding! Pick up your Junior Ranger folder and instructions at any park...
Boone Fork Bridge
A new bridge along the Boone Fork is a coming attraction on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail near Blowing Rock. This pedestrian bridge is being...
Campground Maintenance
Help maintain the Blue Ridge Parkway’s nine campgrounds. Volunteer jobs include picking up branches, leveling tent pads, sweeping out...
Cherishing Community and a Sense of Place
The mountains and foothills of Western North Carolina have fostered a unique Southern Appalachian culture, creating a strong sense of...
Ranger-Led Interpretive Programs
Join Park Rangers on a hike, guided walk, or an evening campfire program to learn about the Blue Ridge Parkway. Ranger programs are held...
Linville Falls Interpretive Signage
Visit the expanded Upper Falls overlook at Linville Falls for a look at geological history. Here you can see the thrust fault the...
Bear Storage Lockers
As the park’s bear population continues to grow, additional bear – human conflicts are likely without management intervention. Improved...
Take in a View From Mount Mitchell
At 6,684 feet, Mount Mitchell is the highest peak east of the Mississippi. Mount Mitchell State Park, accessed from Milepost 355 on the...
Museum of North Carolina Minerals
An abundance of minerals and gems can be found in the North Carolina Mountains near the Blue Ridge Parkway. Visit the Museum of North...