The High Country Host Blog » Blue Ridge Parkway http://highcountryhost.com/blog The official guide to The High Country in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western NC. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:29:40 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.1 Climb on board the 2010 Ghost Train at Tweetsie! Spooktacular Fun! http://highcountryhost.com/blog/blowing-rock/climb-on-board-the-2010-ghost-train-at-tweetsie.html http://highcountryhost.com/blog/blowing-rock/climb-on-board-the-2010-ghost-train-at-tweetsie.html#comments Thu, 30 Sep 2010 00:37:53 +0000 HighCountryHost http://highcountryhost.com/blog/?p=749

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virtual blue ridge parkway guide

Welcome to Virtual Blue Ridge’s tour of the Blue Ridge Parkway. This tour contains many pages of information, each incorporating video, panoramic images, sound and text. Please enjoy our tour of the Blue Ridge Parkway… but remember, nothing beats seeing the real thing on a leisurely visit to the mountains of North Carolina and Virginia!

Begin the Tour with…

  • Overlooks — The Blue Ridge Parkway has over 200 overlooks. They offer scenic vistas, trailhead access points, picnic tables, interpretive signage, trash cans and areas to stretch your legs.
  • Parks — The bulk of the Blue Ridge Parkway lands are it’s 12 parks and recreation areas. These parks contain the majority of the trails and activities available along the parkway.
  • Trails — There are over 117 trails with miles upon miles of explorable terrain. There are trails ranging from leisurely strolls to hikes only the experienced should attempt.
  • Visitor Centers — The visitor centers offer the most information on the Blue Ridge Parkway. At the visitor centers, you can inquire about questions you may have on your journey. This is also where you can pick up guidebooks and maps as you travel.

The future for the Virtual Blue Ridge project will bring additional content including new photos, 360° panoramas, movies and audio voice-overs. This is a project that is worked on daily and we look forward to a future of providing the best information and resources for the Blue Ridge Parkway.

VISIT: http://www.virtualblueridge.com!

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Check out this amazing website dedicated to The Parkway.

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The Blue Ridge Parkway is a National Parkway and All-American Road in the United States noted for its scenic beauty. The Parkway winds for 469.1 miles (755 km) from the southern terminus of Shenandoah National Park’s Skyline Drive in Virginia to U.S. 441 at Oconaluftee in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park near Cherokee, NC. It runs through the famous Blue Ridge Mountains, a major mountain chain that is part of the Appalachian Mountains. There is no fee for using the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Be sure to check out their blog at BlueRidgeParkwayBlog.com!


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