Stretching almost 500 miles through North Carolina and Virginia, the Blue Ridge Parkway provides visitors with a series of panoramic views, protects significant mountain landscapes, and is a "museum of the managed American countryside."
The protection of the Parkway and surrounding region is an immense task, with much at stake. The Parkway of tomorrow will be defined by the extent to which people today are willing to speak out on behalf of the Parkway and to invest in its future. Scroll to find 100 ways to connect to the Blue Ridge Parkway through partner organizations...
From Main Street strolls and ghost tours to battlefields and Presidential places – the Parkway region is full of stories of the people and events that shaped the past. Stop by by one of the dozens of local visitor centers in adjacent communities to create your own list of must-see historic sites.