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...
Minerals and gems are abundant in our region thanks to some of the world’s oldest mountains and waterways. Experience the thrill of finding your own precious gemstones and gold at a number of gem-mining operations and attractions. Some locations, like Emerald Village, are on the site of real mines that are open for tours.
Photo courtesy Emerald Village
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