A Visual Delight At Every Turn

A national treasure designed to be enjoyed from the seat of a car, the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia and North Carolina reveals the beauty and splendor of the Blue Ridge Mountains. If you are planning a visit or are already on your way, you’ll want a copy of the Guide to the Blue Ridge Parkway to discover all that the Parkway has to offer.

This milepost guide highlights important attractions and destinations on the 469-mile Parkway, including cultural parks and remnants of historical Appalachia, as well as trailheads and campgrounds. Sidebars throughout the guidebook cover diverse subjects, such as the preservation of viewsheds and the habits of animals that frequent the Parkway. And wildflower enthusiasts will benefit from the bloom calendar, which notes peak bloom times and general locations of the flowers.

Whether you explore only a few miles or tour the entire length of the Parkway, the Guide to the Blue Ridge Parkway will guarantee that you get miles of enjoyment from this national treasure.