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Description:
The Blue Ridge Parkway is a 469 mile recreational motor road that connects Shenandoah and Great Smoky Mountains National Parks while protecting the cultural and natural features of the region. Designed as a "scenic drive", the Parkway provides both stunning scenery and close-up looks at the natural and cultural history of the mountains. The "in depth" button to the right will access our expanded web site and allow you to explore the options available for visiting this time of year. The park information number at (828) 298 0398 is your best source for up-to-date gate closures and weather-related information. Contact the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation website at www.brpfoundation.org or the Friends of the Blue Ridge Parkway web site at www.blueridgefriends.org for information on how you can get more involved in protecting this special place. Directions:
Car - The motor road is marked every mile by concrete mileposts beginning at MP 0 near Shenandoah NP and ending at MP 469 at Great Smoky Mountain NP. The winding nature of the road may make it difficult for large recreational vehicles, but all personal vehicles, motorcycles, tour buses and bicycles are allowed. No commercial traffic is permitted!
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