- States: NC, VA
- NPCA Region: Southeast
- Est. Date: 1936
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Extending more than 450 miles between Shenandoah National Park in Virginia and Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee, the Blue Ridge Parkway is a trip through the history of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the people who have lived here for hundreds of years. This meandering road ties together diverse landscapes and conserves architecture, industry and cultural traditions associated with the mountain communities of southern Appalachia. Visitors can while away an afternoon listening to traditional music at the Blue Ridge Music Center, learn about the life of early settlers at Mabry Mill, or peruse traditional arts and crafts at the Folk Art Center, among other adventures.
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Helene: Facing Loss and the Blue Ridge Parkway’s ‘Most Tremendous Challenge’
As damage assessments continue, an NPCA staffer who lived through Tropical Storm Helene in North Carolina reflects on the impact to residents and the Southeastern parks they love, including the…
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Parks Group Celebrates Staffer Named North Carolina Wildlife Conservationist Of The Year
Jeff Hunter has led NPCA’s efforts to protect iconic national parks like Great Smoky Mountains, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and the Appalachian…
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