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...
Last year, an expanded parking lot, restroom facility, and boardwalk were opened to visitors at Graveyard Fields, milepost 418. Educational signs will soon be added to inform visitors about the historical and environmental significance of this special area.
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