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The Blue Ridge Parkway runs 469 miles
through some of America’s most beautiful country. This most
visited unit of the American National Parks system connects the
Shenandoah & Great Smokey Mountains National Parks with many
things to see and do along the way. The stretch of the Blue Ridge
Parkway that goes through North Carolina offers camping, fishing
and wonderful view of the parkway’s natural surroundings.
Autumn is particularly gorgeous thanks to the turning of the leaves.
The Parkway is often closed during the winter due to inclement
weather.
There are several ways to travel the Blue Ridge Parkway, and lots
of places to stop for a spell. There are numerous campgrounds
and lodges, and in places where the shoulder of the road is wide
enough, travelers can pull fully off the parkway and have a picnic.
Anglers will be happy to know that fishing is allowed in the waters
near the parkway (license required), so they can bag a few trout,
bass and pan fish. Swimming is prohibited. Large RV’s and
buses are permitted on the parkway, and are welcome at the campgrounds,
though there are no hook-ups for RV’s. Bicycling is also
permitted, though all safety precautions must be taken.
Sites and activities are numerous along the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Hiking trails are plentiful, and there are campgrounds at Otter
Creek, the Peaks of Otter, Roanoke Mountain and Rocky Knob. Travelers
may wish to stop and take a picture of Mabry Mill at Meadows of
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