Blue Ridge Parkway, Virginia and North Carolina

As a scenic trail that moves deep into the mountainous forests, covering almost 500 miles of ground, it winds through Appalachia, past farmland, historical heritage sites, and lush spreads of forest on its way from Virginia to North Carolina. Making your way through the Blue Ridge Parkway offers breathtaking views of Southern Appalachia’s beauty.

Blue-misted mountains, cascading waterfalls, rolling pasture, and gorges full of wildflowers greet hikers of all skill levels among the more than 100 different and intriguing trails in North Carolina and Virginia. It’s a drive full of wonder. On the north end, there are breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains from Shenandoah National Park’s Skyline Drive, and the south end stops just short of the Great Smokies, where dazzling mountain sunsets seem to grow on trees!