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...
The North Carolina mountains and foothills comprise the third largest craft economy in the nation. The music that was born and bred here has influenced many other genres of American music. Learn about the work of more than 500 traditional artisans, musicians, dancers, and storytellers in the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area’s Traditional Artist Directory.
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