We drove a little chunk of it, from Asheville to Mount Mitchell State Park (highest point east of the Mississippi!), on a rainy, dreary afternoon. There were still beautiful views despite some fog. We had intended to hike off the road on one of the...More

I took my dad (80 yrs young) on a road trip to Drive the entire parkway from Cherokee to Charlottesville at the end of April. Lots of green foliage just coming up. Beautiful but also interesting because the foliage wasn’t so thick that it blocked...More

this road goes a long way, and it has the most beautiful scenery! you pass along mountains and parks and may nice waterfalls

We drove from Washington, DC to Asheville, NC. The weather cooperated and we were able to enjoy the autumn colors. Though the fall foliage had not peaked yet, there were enough orange and yellow leaves for beautiful scenery. My friend was not so lucky. She...More

Truely memorable experience I'd recommend to everyone. Relaxing drive along Blue Ridge Parkway, vista stop-offs, dropping down into small towns for north carolina fare, camping along the parkway. Bliss

This is a great way to see the countryside without hassle of the traffic on the interstates. Enjoy the geology and the vegetation as you cruise serenely through the Blue Ridge mountains on a two-lane highway. No gas stations, no billboards, just beautiful views all...More

The Blue Ridge Parkway is absolutely a national treasure. It's a fantastic place to unplug and experience all the everyday miracles we lose sight of; fireflies rising at dusk, the smell of flowers blooming, the sight of a bear cub and its mom leisurely crossing...More