High Country Photos | Blue Ridge Parkway
The Blue Ridge Parkway is a National Parkway and All-American Road in the United States, noted for its scenic beauty. It runs for 469.1 miles (755 km) through the famous Blue Ridge Mountains, a major mountain chain that is part of the Appalachian Mountains. Land on either side of the road is maintained by the National Park Service and in some stretches, by the United States Forest Service.
History
Tue Apr 1 10:57:39 2008The birth of the Blue Ridge Parkway 60 years ago resulted from an amazing coincidence of people, foresight and events. The Great Depression, growing mountain poverty and the growing use of automobiles provided the motivation, while President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal administration provided much of the funds and manpower.
Waterfalls
Sat Jun 14 19:12:11 2008Most everyone loves watching waterfalls and the experience of the majestic forces of nature behind them. There are 12 waterfalls accessible from the Blue Ridge Parkway, 4 in Virginia and 8 in North Carolina. Visit Virtual Blue Ridge for a list and directions to these Blue Ridge Parkway waterfalls.
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