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 Qualla Boundary is home to members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, who continue to honor and cultivate traditions that have guided and supported their culture for thousands of years. Explore and learn about the Cherokee heritage by visiting the many museums, interpretive centers and historic sites in the community of Cherokee and in surrounding communities that lie in what was once the homeland of the tribe.
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