Mine for Gold and Gems
Minerals and gems are abundant in our region thanks to some of the world’s oldest mountains and waterways. Experience the thrill of...
Graveyard Fields Interpretive Signage
Last year, an expanded parking lot, restroom facility, and boardwalk were opened to visitors at Graveyard Fields, milepost 418....
Trainings
Hone your skills in any number of fields useful to the Parkway, including Level 1 Chainsaw Certification, Push-mower Certification, Weed...
Talk to a Human!
A ride on the Blue Ridge Parkway will take you to some rugged and remote places that your smartphone just can't go. Stop in at any...
Safe Hiking Education
Join partner groups to become a safe hiker through classes like Orienteering and Wilderness First Aid. The more skilled people there are...
Blue Ridge Parkway Outdoor Guide
To help visitors explore the Parkway, the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation funds the annual printing of the Outdoor Guide. Pick up a copy at...
Parks as Classrooms
#Learn
Public Lands
The Blue Ridge Parkway was designed to maximize scenic views and give visitors the impression that they are in a park with boundaries...
Youth Visitor Center Presentations
Young people at area visitor centers have the opportunity to give presentations on regional geology, botany, zoology, and ornithology. ...
Local History
From Main Street strolls and ghost tours to battlefields and Presidential places – the Parkway region is full of stories of the people...