Turtle Tracking
Bog turtles are elusive creatures, difficult to find in summer and hidden in hibernation during the winter. Through funding by the Blue...
Skiing and Winter Sports
Communities throughout the Blue Ridge Parkway region are home to ski slopes, tubing runs, rinks, and resorts where you can celebrate cold...
Boating
Boating opportunities are available near Blowing Rock at Price Lake, just past Julian Price Park at Mile Marker 298. You can rent...
Mt. Pisgah Amphitheater Improvements
The amphitheater at Mount Pisgah Campground, milepost 408, is about to undergo much-needed repairs. Built in the 1960s, the amphitheater...
Adopt a Trail
The Blue Ridge Parkway offers over 100 hiking trails for all levels of hiking from a casual walk thru the forest to a strenuous hike up a...
Suggested Itineraries
Want to see the Parkway, but have a limited amount of time? Use a suggested itinerary to plan day trips and weekend trips according to...
Bicylcing
Bicycling on the Blue Ridge Parkway is a popular activity that provides 469 miles of picturesque vistas through Virginia and North...
Repair and Restore Historic Polly Woods Ordinary
Visit an early tourist destination! Polly Woods Ordinary is one of the few remaining features of 18th century settlement in the Peaks of...
Overlook Cleanup
Enjoying the Blue Ridge Parkway’s views is the #1 reason why over 13 million people visit the Blue Ridge Parkway every year. The Parkway...
Camping and Lodging Options
Stay at one of the two lodges on the Blue Ridge Parkway itself, in a Parkway or nearby private campground, or enjoy the comfort of a bed...