Blue Ridge Parkway History

  blue ridge parkway history: Guide to the Geology and Natural History of the Blue Ridge Mountains Edgar W. Spencer, 2017 As you travel along the Blue Ridge Parkway or Skyline Drive visiting state and national parks or hike the Appalachian Trail, you will encounter an incredible variety of landscapes and one of the most diverse collections of flora and fauna found in temperate forests anywhere in the world. Full of rich detail, this beautifully illustrated, full-color guide to the region was written and designed for ease of use. Whether you're a first time visitor looking to enjoy and gain an understanding of the Parkway's spectacular views or a geology and nature enthusiast, this guide will be an invaluable companion.--
  blue ridge parkway history: Building the Blue Ridge Parkway Karen J. Hall, FRIENDS of the Blue Ridge Parkway, 2007-08-15 The Blue Ridge Parkway began as a dream in the late 1800s and became reality in 1983 when the 469-mile scenic highway was completed. Heavy construction was done by contractors who won bids for the different projects along various sections of the parkway. Construction of the Blue Ridge Parkway began in September 1935 at Cumberland Knob. Civilian Conservation Corps troops took care of the roadsides, landscaping, and structure building. As part of Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal, this project was intended to provide jobs throughout the region. Images of America: Building the Blue Ridge Parkway contains approximately 200 construction photographs of the Blue Ridge Parkway.
  blue ridge parkway history: Hiking and Traveling the Blue Ridge Parkway Leonard M. Adkins, 2013-06-01 This comprehensive guidebook provides a detailed description of every official trail along the Blue Ridge Parkway. But that's just the beginning: veteran hiker Leonard M. Adkins includes information on every trail that touches the Parkway, including the Appalachian Trail, the Mountains-to-Sea Trail, and other public pathways on national park, state park, national forest, municipal, and private lands. You'll find GPS coordinates for official Parkway trailheads, along with fifty maps and many photographs of what you'll see along the way. Adkins notes each trail's length, difficulty, points of interest, handicap accessibility, and natural features. Far more than a guide to the trails, this book also tells you what to expect at overlooks, as well as where to dine, sleep, and find a restroom, and suggests worthwhile side trips. Elevation change charts for bicyclists, minimum tunnel heights for RVs, camping recommendations, roadside bloom calendars, sightseeing information for nearby towns, and other advice make this the perfect companion for your next Parkway adventure.
  blue ridge parkway history: The Blue Ridge Parkway Harley E. Jolley, 1969 This book is an overview of the Blue Ridge Parkway's first fifty years, with photographs by William Bake. Noted Blue Ridge Parkway Historian, Harley E. Jolley, wrote the descriptions and text.
  blue ridge parkway history: The Blue Ridge Parkway by Foot Tim Pegram, 2007-07-31 One of the premier tourist attractions of the eastern United States, the Blue Ridge Parkway stretches from Shenandoah National Park in Virginia to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in western North Carolina. This volume relates the author's one-of-a-kind backpacking trip along the 469-mile road, along with his observations and recollections regarding the Parkway, the most visited unit of the National Park Service. Beginning with his experience as a summer college intern, the book also covers the twelve years he spent working as a ranger on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Anecdotal history and accounts from some of the Parkway's earliest rangers complete this tale of one of our country's national treasures. The appendix contains a chronological, mile-by-mile re-creation of Pegram's 2003 trek, including the names of all the Parkway landmarks mentioned in the book.
  blue ridge parkway history: Guide to the Blue Ridge Parkway Victoria Logue, Frank Logue, Nichole Blouin, 2010-08-17 Flowing among the beautiful mountains and valleys of Virginia and North Carolina, the 469-mile-long Blue Ridge Parkway is a true American jewel. Built to expose motorists to nature as well as to preserve its beauty, the Parkway still delivers unrivaled beauty today. Guide to the Blue Ridge Parkway is filled with information useful to those traveling the Parkway and is detailed with color photographs throughout. It highlights the many significant points of interest located on and nearby the Parkway, including Mount Mitchell, the highest point east of the Mississippi, Moses H. Cone Memorial Park, and Mabry Mill, one of the most photographed sites on the Parkway. Also noted are locations of overlooks, waterfalls, and tunnels as well as key entry and exit points along the Parkway. The guide features a brief history of the Parkway itself, a look at the surrounding geology and human history of the area, and an extensive wildflower bloom calendar. The book is organized mile-post to mile-post, appropriate for travelers who are driving the entire Blue Ridge Parkway or only a small section.
  blue ridge parkway history: Blue Ridge Parkway Vistas Tim Barnwell, 2018 Second edition of Blue Ridge Parkway Vistas book
  blue ridge parkway history: Shenandoah Sue Eisenfeld, 2015-02 For fifteen years Sue Eisenfeld hiked in Shenandoah National Park in the Virginia Blue Ridge Mountains, unaware of the tragic history behind the creation of the park. In this travel narrative, she tells the story of her on-the-ground discovery of the relics and memories a few thousand mountain residents left behind when the government used eminent domain to kick the people off their land to create the park. With historic maps and notes from hikers who explored before her, Eisenfeld and her husband hike, backpack, and bushwhack the hills and the hollows of this beloved but misbegotten place, searching for stories. Descendants recount memories of their ancestors “grieving themselves to death,” and they continue to speak of their people’s displacement from the land as an untold national tragedy. Shenandoah: A Story of Conservation and Betrayal is Eisenfeld’s personal journey into the park’s hidden past based on her off-trail explorations. She describes the turmoil of residents’ removal as well as the human face of the government officials behind the formation of the park. In this conflict between conservation for the benefit of a nation and private land ownership, she explores her own complicated personal relationship with the park—a relationship she would not have without the heartbreak of the thousands of people removed from their homes. Purchase the audio edition.
  blue ridge parkway history: Bicycling the Blue Ridge Elizabeth Skinner, Charlie Skinner, 2014-04-21 There is no ribbon of highway more ideal for cycling than the Skyline Drive and Blue Ridge Parkway - they both entice the senses and physically challenge the body. The new edition of Bicycling the Blue Ridge continues as the definitive guide to this cyclist's dream road, offering completely updated information on lodging, bike shops, campgrounds, road crossings, points of interest, bed and breakfasts, panoramic views, groceries, and more. Written with racers, touring cyclists, and recreational cyclists in mind, this milepost-by-milepost guide covers every inch of the 574-mile path between Front Royal, Virginia, and Cherokee, North Carolina.
  blue ridge parkway history: From the Blue Ridge to the Beach Christopher M. Bailey, Shelley Jaye, 2017-03-17 Seven chapters explore the diverse geology of Virginia, from its Appalachian highlands to the Atlantic shore.
  blue ridge parkway history: Best of the Blue Ridge Parkway Nye Simmons, 2008 Filled with detailed information on the best hikes, scenic stops, waterfalls, and historic locations, this is the ultimate guide to the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina and Virginia, one of America's most visited national parks. Information on lodging, way stations, side trips, hiking trails, and attractions of interest is included--ideal for the time-pressed traveler who wants to hit the high points of the park. Full-color photographs, photographer's notes, and photo tips complement the detailed descriptions of the park's attractions, making this handbook both a travel guide and a compilation to treasure.
  blue ridge parkway history: Mountain Nature Jennifer Frick-Ruppert, 2010-04-15 The Southern Appalachians are home to a breathtakingly diverse array of living things--from delicate orchids to carnivorous pitcher plants, from migrating butterflies to flying squirrels, and from brawny black bears to more species of salamander than anywhere else in the world. Mountain Nature is a lively and engaging account of the ecology of this remarkable region. It explores the animals and plants of the Southern Appalachians and the webs of interdependence that connect them. Within the region's roughly 35 million acres, extending from north Georgia through the Carolinas to northern Virginia, exists a mosaic of habitats, each fostering its own unique natural community. Stories of the animals and plants of the Southern Appalachians are intertwined with descriptions of the seasons, giving readers a glimpse into the interlinked rhythms of nature, from daily and yearly cycles to long-term geological changes. Residents and visitors to Great Smoky Mountains or Shenandoah National Parks, the Blue Ridge Parkway, or any of the national forests or other natural attractions within the region will welcome this appealing introduction to its ecological wonders.
  blue ridge parkway history: Blue Ridge Parkway Charles W. Maynard, 2012-10-29 A photographic exploration of the Blue Ridge Parkway includes vista views of the Appalachian Mountains, pictures of waterfalls and wildflowers, and essays by the photographers.
  blue ridge parkway history: Wildflowers of the Blue Ridge Parkway John Anthony Alderman, 1997 More than 200 photographs of wildflowers organized by color, shape and blooming season. Clearly written descriptions include tips on identification and notes on plant usage by Native Americansand early settlers. Includes tour guide to 75 of the best sites for viewing wildflowers in spring, summer and fall.
  blue ridge parkway history: Blue Ridge Parkway - Celebration Elizabeth Hunter, Charles W. Maynard, Cara Modisett, 2013-09 Breathtaking photographs and original essays illuminate this tribute to the natural wonders of the Blue Ridge Parkway. The 469 miles of the Parkway run through some of the most magnificent landscapes in the United States, connecting the Shenandoah National Park to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and these photographs capture the unique beauty of the region. Accompanying the images are heartfelt writings of regional poets and essayists who celebrate their abiding love for the Blue Ridge Mountains.
  blue ridge parkway history: Hiking North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains Danny Bernstein, 2012 Western North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains are some of the oldest on earth, boasting old-growth forests, pristine streams, and ancient heath balds with stunning views. This guide includes 72 great day hikes ranging from 1 to 13 miles, with destinations like the stone tower of Hanging Rock State Park, Max Patch on the Appalachian Trail, the Opera Box at Chimney Rock State Park, the Blue Ridge Parkway's Craggy Gardens, the waterfalls of Linville Gorge, and Gregory Bald in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Each entry includes complete driving and hiking directions, maps, trailhead GPS coordinates, elevation gain, trail highlights, and related historical anecdotes, plus books and movies set in each locale.
  blue ridge parkway history: Building the Blue Ridge Parkway Karen J. Hall, 2007 With the aid of two-hundred construction photographs, an addition to the Images of America series chronicles the construction project that began as part of Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal to create jobs in the region and created a 469-mile scenic highway that was completed in 1983. Original.
  blue ridge parkway history: Blue Ridge Parkway Pat Blackley, Chuck Blackley, Cara Ellen Modisett, 2008 This book feeatures the finest images of the parkway by photography team Pat and Chuck Blackley, from grand scenics of the Peaks of Otter to close-ups of delicate trillium. Cara Ellen Modisett's inspired writing offers insight into the history, culture, and natural beauty of a place she has visited since her youth.
  blue ridge parkway history: Hiking the Carolina Mountains Danny Bernstein, 2007 The mountains of western North Carolina and upstate South Carolina are a hikers paradise--rich with human history and home to some of the greatest biological diversity in the world. This guide includes 57 day hikes ranging in length from 2 to 13 miles, with destinations including the waterfalls of DuPont State forest; the Blue Ridge Parkway's beautiful Craggy Gardens; the ruins of George Vanderbilt's palatial Buck Spring hunting lodge on Mt. Pisgah; the summit of Cold Mountain, and more. Each entry covers everything you need to know to enjoy your hike: maps and detailed directions, mileage, elevation gain, trail highlights, fees and hiking regulations, films and novels set in each location, and more.
  blue ridge parkway history: Grandfather Mountain Randy Johnson, 2016-03-15 With its prominent profile recognizable for miles around and featuring vistas among the most beloved in the Appalachians, North Carolina's Grandfather Mountain is many things to many people: an easily recognized landmark along the Blue Ridge Parkway, a popular tourist destination, a site of annual Highland Games, and an internationally recognized nature preserve. In this definitive book on Grandfather, Randy Johnson guides readers on a journey through the mountain's history, from its geological beginnings millennia ago and the early days of exploration to its role in regional development and eventual establishment as a North Carolina state park. Along the way, he shows how Grandfather has changed, and has been changed by, the people of western North Carolina and beyond. To tell the full natural and human story, Johnson draws not only on historical sources but on his rich personal experience working closely on the mountain alongside Hugh Morton and others. The result is a unique and personal telling of Grandfather's lasting significance. The book includes more than 200 historical and contemporary photographs, maps, and a practical guide to hiking the extensive trails, appreciating key plant and animal species and photographing the natural wonder that is Grandfather.
  blue ridge parkway history: Nature Guide to the Blue Ridge Parkway Ann Simpson, Rob Simpson, 2013-03-19 The stunning wildlife along the Blue Ridge Parkway attracts more than 14 million annual visitors from near and far for viewing and photographing opportunities. This information-packed, pocket-size field guide features more than 200 species of mammals, birds, insects, fish, wildflowers, mushrooms and more in a convenient, portable package. Including full-color photos and easy-to-understand descriptions, species are arranged by family to aid in quick identification. This book also includes ecosystem and geology information about the park as well as suggested nature hikes. This is the perfect nature guide for your next trip to the Blue Ridge Parkway.
  blue ridge parkway history: Hollow Folk Mandel Sherman, Thomas Robert Henry, 1973 A study of Colvin hollow, Needles hollow, Oakton hollow, Rigby hollow and Briarsville in the Blue Ridge.
  blue ridge parkway history: Birds of the Blue Ridge Mountains Marcus B. Simpson, 1992 Suggests locales for finding specimens of the over 300 species of birds residing in this region.
  blue ridge parkway history: The Blue Ridge Tunnel Mary E. Lyons, 2014-02-25 The true story of the construction of the historic Crozet railroad tunnel—as seen through the eyes of three Irish immigrant families who helped build it. In one of the greatest engineering feats of the time, Claudius Crozet led the completion of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Tunnel in 1858. More than a century and a half later, the tunnel stands as a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark, but the stories and lives of those who built it are the true lasting triumph. Irish immigrants fleeing the Great Hunger poured into America resolved to find something to call their own. They would persevere through life in overcrowded shanties and years of blasting through rock to see the tunnel to completion. In this intriguing history, Mary E. Lyons follows three Irish families in their struggle to build Crozet’s famed tunnel—and their American dream. Includes photos and illustrations
  blue ridge parkway history: Pisgah Inn Marci Spencer, 2020 Around 1919...The US government had recently established the Pisgah National Forest by purchasing 80,000 acres from Edith, George Vanderbilt's widow; lands deserted by logging companies; and other tracts. ...About two miles from Mount Pisgah and a mile from Vanderbilt's private Buck Spring Lodge, (George) Weston constructed Pisgah Inn on property leased from the US Forest Service. Visitors came from across the country and around the world to stay and dine at Pisgah Inn. ...Today a more modern 1960s lodge welcomes guests to its grand views and preserves the history, charm, and natural setting of the original Pisgah Inn.--Back cover.
  blue ridge parkway history: Painting with a Comet's Tail Harley E. Jolley, 2017-09-15 Civilized man has been prone to conjure up a maxim or saying to reflect the prevailing philosophy of the day. Two of those familiar favorites readily apply to the world famous Blue Ridge Parkway, Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and A thing of beauty is a joy forever. Harley E. Jolley explores the parkway through the history if its landscape architecture.
  blue ridge parkway history: Wildflowers of the Blue Ridge Parkway Ann Simpson, Rob Simpson, 2017-01-01 This field guide dedicated to wildflowers of the Blue Ridge Parkway is an information-packed, pocket-sized book that introduces park visitors to the vibrant wildflower habitats along the Blue Ridge Parkway in a colorful and portable package. Including full-color photos and easy-to-understand descriptions, the wildflowers are arranged by color and family to aid in quick identification. With full cooperation from the park association, this book will appeal to the 16 million visitors who travel the Blue Ridge Parkway every year.
  blue ridge parkway history: The Merritt Parkway Bruce Radde, 1993-01-01 Bruce Radde traces the history of Connecticut's Merritt Parkway from the proposals for its construction and design in the early 1920s to its triumphant completion in 1940.
  blue ridge parkway history: Cold Mountain Charles Frazier, 2007-12-01 A wounded Confederate soldier treks across the ruins of America in this National Book Award–winning novel: “A stirring Civil War tale told with epic sweep.” —People Sorely wounded and fatally disillusioned in the fighting at Petersburg, a Confederate soldier named Inman decides to walk back to his home in the Blue Ridge mountains to Ada, the woman he loves. His journey across the disintegrating South brings him into intimate and sometimes lethal converse with slaves and marauders, bounty hunters and witches, both helpful and malign. Meanwhile, the intrepid Ada is trying to revive her father’s derelict farm and learning to survive in a world where the old certainties have been swept away. As it interweaves their stories, Cold Mountain asserts itself as an authentic odyssey, hugely powerful, majestically lovely, and keenly moving.
  blue ridge parkway history: National Park Roads Timothy Davis, 2016 From Acadia and Great Smoky Mountains to Zion and Mount Rainier, millions of visitors tour America's national parks. While park roads determine what most visitors see and how they see it, however, few pause to consider when, why, or how the roads they travel on were built. This illustrated book highlights the qualities of park roads, details the factors influencing their design and development, and examines their role in shaping the national park experience--from the Blue Ridge Parkway and Skyline Drive to Glacier National Park's Going-to-the-Sun Road, Yellowstone's Grand Loop, Yosemite's Tioga Road, and scores of other scenic drives.
  blue ridge parkway history: Blue Ridge Parkway Impressions Pat Blackley, 2003-08 One of the most beloved parks in the country, Blue Ridge Parkway, called America's Most Scenic Drive, is a 469-mile roadway that climbs the ridgelines and peaks of the Appalachian Mountains between Shenandoah National Park and the Great Smoky Mountains. Historic sites such as gristmills, bridges, and one-room schoolhouses exist along the Parkway, and 350 miles of trails crisscross its length, connecting with the Appalachian Trail and even older pathways that wind through forests of hardwood, evergreen, and the endangered hemlock. Pat and Chuck Blackley's beautiful photography immortalizes for posterity the essence of this culturally rich and visually stunning land.
  blue ridge parkway history: The Man who Moved a Mountain Richard C. Davids, 1970 This biography of Reverend Bob Childress of the Blue Ridge Mountains has been compared to the tales of Mark Twain and the Mississippi. Shows Childress' transforming effects on rough and wild mountain communities.
  blue ridge parkway history: Dividing Ridge Stacy Nycole Hawks, 2020-12-11 Dividing Ridge is based on a true story of an unsolved crime that took place along the Blue Ridge Parkway in Alleghany, N.C. in 1937. After a young woman goes missing on her way to school a community is left on edge. With news spreading quickly of her disappearance and gossip swirling, it is up to local law enforcement to restore a sense of safety and one determined Sheriff to bring justice to her family.
  blue ridge parkway history: Moon Blue Ridge Parkway Road Trip Jason Frye, 2015-07-21 Hit the Road with Moon Travel Guides! The Blue Ridge Parkway connects the green valleys of Shenandoah National Park to the Great Smoky Mountains. Drive America's most scenic highway with Moon Blue Ridge Parkway Road Trip. Inside you'll find: Maps and Driving Tools: 29 easy-to-use maps keep you oriented on and off the highway, along with site-to-site mileage, driving times, and detailed directions for the entire route Eat, Sleep, Stop and Explore: Listen to live bluegrass with a glass of local moonshine, drive past fields brimming with fireflies, and wander through American history. You'll know exactly what you want to do at each stop with lists of the best hikes, views, and more Itineraries for Every Traveler: Drive the entire two-week route or follow strategic itineraries like Music of the Blue Ridge, including suggestions for spending time in in Washington DC, Front Royal, Waynesboro, Roanoke, Galax, Asheville, Cherokee, and Knoxville Local Expert: North Carolinian and mountaineer Jason Frye shares his love of the Great Smoky Mountains (and where to find the best barbecue!) Planning Your Trip: Know when and where to get gas, how to avoid traffic, tips for driving in different road and weather conditions, and suggestions for LGBTQ travelers, seniors, and road trippers with kids With Moon Blue Ridge Parkway Road Trip's practical tips, detailed itineraries, and local insight, you're ready to fill up the tank and hit the road. Looking to explore more of America on wheels? Try Moon Nashville to New Orleans Road Trip! Doing more than driving through? Check out Moon Blue Ridge & Smoky Mountains or Moon North Carolina.
  blue ridge parkway history: Grandpa's Mountain Carolyn Reeder, 2002 During the Depression, eleven-year-old Carrie makes her annual summer visit to her relatives in the Blue Ridge Mountains and watches her determined grandfather fight against the government's attempt to take his farm land for a new national park.
  blue ridge parkway history: The Sustainable Travel Handbook Lonely Planet, 2020-11-17 This practical and inspiring guide, the latest in our popular Handbook series, motivates travellers to take a responsible approach to the impact of travelling. Whether you're looking to reduce your carbon emissions, enjoy more a responsible wildlife-watching experience, harness culinary tourism for good or enjoy an eco-friendly city break, this guide has got you covered. Packed with easily-digestible advice compiled by a sustainable travel expert, eco-conscious travellers will be introduced to a wide variety of destinations offering culture, wildlife, luxury, adventure, wellness and much more, as well as subjects such as the development of electric transport, how to reduce your plastic waste and the best ways to visit explore sacred indigenous culture respectfully. With top five and top ten lists discussing the best places to hike, volunteer, scuba dive and snorkel responsibly, as well as where to enjoy sustainable safaris, family trips and the best ways to give back when you travel, no stone is left unturned in this 168-page guide to ethical tourism. Destinations discussed include relatively off-the-map regions of the world, including Guyana, Palau and Siargao in the Philippines, as well as more well-known places, such as Costa Rica, Uruguay and Jordan.
  blue ridge parkway history: Mountains and Meadowlands Along the Blue Ridge Parkway , 1975
  blue ridge parkway history: The Blue Ridge Parkway Karen J. Hall, 2006 In the late 1890s, the Blue Ridge Parkway was envisioned by many as a great getaway and nature preserve. The concept materialized in the early 20th century, when John D. Rockefeller donated the first $5 million to begin purchasing land for the project. Located at the top of the great Appalachian ridges, the parkway covers 469 winding miles of mountains and meadows lined with lush wildflowers, old farms, and split-rail fences. Inspiring scenery makes for a journey rich in history and mountain culture.
  blue ridge parkway history: Orlean Puckett Karen Cecil Smith, 2003 Orlean Puckett was a midwife who lived from 1844 to 1939 in Carroll County, Virginia. Aunt Orlean delivered thousands of babies, she herself, however, lost 24 children of her own. She is commemorated on the Blue Ridge Parkway by a National Park Service marker.
  blue ridge parkway history: Blue Ridge Parkway, Virginia and North Carolina United States. National Park Service, 1954
Highways in Harmony - npshistory.com
The Blue Ridge Parkway (BLRI) was documented in 1996-97 by the Historic American Engineering Record (HAER), a division of the National Park Service, U.S. Department of the …

Blue Ridge Parkway Fact Sheet - FHWA West Virginia Division
Construction of the parkway was completed in 1966 with the exception of a 7.7-mile stretch that included the Linn Cove Viaduct around Grandfather Mountain, which was completed in 1987. …

The Blue Ridge Parkway: Some Personal Notes on Its Early …
pose was to connect the Shenandoah National Park in Virginia and Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina-Tennessee. Threading its way along much of the crest of the …

The Blue Ridge Parkway Study: Landscape Management …
In 1936 governance of the Blue Ridge Parkway became part of the National Park Service [sec the Land Tenure chronology in Table 1 (3-12)].

1933 – 1987 1, 4, Exception 8 - U.S. National Park Service
Begun in 1935, the Parkway was a New Deal project of extraordinary complexity and unprecedented scope. Work on the parkway was suspended during World War II; a large …

BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY - University of North Carolina at …
Records contained in the Blue Ridge Parkway Archives are primarily documents created or received by Parkway personnel in the performance of their official duties.

Blue Ridge Parkway History (book) - archive.ncarb.org
Building the Blue Ridge Parkway Karen J. Hall,FRIENDS of the Blue Ridge Parkway,2007-08-15 The Blue Ridge Parkway began as a dream in the late 1800s and became reality in 1983 when …

Roads Taken and Not Taken: Images and the Story of the Blue …
author of the 2006 book Super-Scenic Motorway: A Blue Ridge Parkway History. One of the most cherished and widely retold stories in recent North Carolina history is the tale of the Blue Ridge …

Road with a View: The Blue Ridge Parkway - ASCE Library
The Blue Ridge Parkway, however, was created for a different purpose: to offer motorists pleas-ant views of the Appalachian Mountains. The realization of that vision involved one of the most …

A LONG ROAD: THE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY - npshistory.com
This thesis specifically focused on the Blue Ridge Parkway (Parkway), a major roadway operated by the NPS that traverses through the states of Virginia and North Carolina.

The Blue Ridge Parkway - waywelivednc.com
The Parkway Covers 469 Miles of Scenic Highway along the Crests of the Southern Appalachian Mountains, Linking Shenandoah National Park in Virginia with Great Smoky Mountains …

Blue Ridge Parkway 80 SPRUCE PINE BLUE RIDGE and …
Construction on the Blue Ridge Parkway. began in 1935 and was completed in 1987. The 469 mile long National Parkway stretches from Cherokee, North Carolina to near Waynesboro, …

Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Blue Ridge …
Thus, the lands for the Great Smoky Mountains National Park were purchased by specially formed park commissions in Tennessee and North Carolina; lands for the Blue Ridge Parkway …

Blue Ridge Parkway Oral History Project
The Blue Ridge Parkway Oral History Project was managed administratively through a CESU agreement between the National Park Service (Southeastern Regional Office) and Western …

Preserving the cultural and visual character of the Blue Ridge …
Abstract.—This paper presents a methodology for making decisions about highway safety barrier construction along the historic Blue Ridge Parkway. This methodology takes into account: The …

Conundrums of Commemoration: IBlue Ridge Parkway’s …
More than a year ago, Blue Ridge Parkway partner organiza-tions formed a new nonprofit – Blue Ridge Parkway 75, Inc. – to coordinate plans to celebrate the parkway’s seventy-fifth …

Blue Ridge Parkway - npshistory.com
The Blue Ridge Parkway extends 469 miles along the crests of the Southern Appalachians and links two eastern national parks—Shenandoah and Great Smoky Mountains. Major points of …

Table of Contents - JSTOR
The Blue Ridge Parkway Study: Landscape Management; History, Classification, Simulation, and Evaluation Richard C. Smardon, James F. Palmer, andJimothyR. Day 306.

TH Blue Ridge Park way - NPS History
the millions of travelers on the road put the Blue Ridge Parkway in a unique position to be a leader in sound environmental practices and in promoting the use of advanced technology …

Blue Ridge Parkway ALNG T P ARKW AY THE PARKWAY …
Travel-related businesses in the region served by the Blue Ridge Parkway, Shenandoah National Park and Great Smoky Mountains National Park are eligible for membership.

Blue Ridge Parkway - Wikipedia
The Blue Ridge Parkway is a National Parkway and All-American Road in the United States, noted for its scenic beauty. The parkway, which is the longest linear park in the U.S., [3] runs …

History & Culture - Blue Ridge Parkway (U.S. National Park Service)
Feb 13, 2025 · Stretching almost 500 miles along the crest of the Blue Ridge mountains through North Carolina and Virginia, it encompasses some of the oldest settlements of both pre …

A Detailed History of the Blue Ridge Parkway
Mar 19, 2024 · Where Skyline Drive traversed the crest of Virginia’s Blue Ridge, the Blue Ridge Parkway was designed to provide a diverse array of landscapes for travelers to enjoy. It was …

History & Timeline | Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation
From construction in 1933 to today, discover the Blue Ridge Parkway's rich history and timeline directly on our website.

Blue Ridge Parkway - About the Parkway - University of North …
Since 1946, the Blue Ridge Parkway has been the most visited site in the entire national park system. In recent years, more than eighteen million visitors have traveled parts of the Parkway …

75 Years of the Blue Ridge Parkway - Smithsonian Magazine
Sep 15, 2010 · On September 11, 1935, about 100 workers started clearing and grading land on Pack Murphy’s farm, beginning the parkway’s initial 12.5-mile-stretch from the Virginia- North …

Historical Overview of the Blue Ridge Parkway
The 469-mile Blue Ridge Parkway was officially dedicated on September 11, 1987, fifty-two years after the groundbreaking, although various sections had already been in use for decades. In …

Blue Ridge Parkway | Scenic Drive, US National Park - Britannica
Blue Ridge Parkway, scenic motor route, extending 469 miles (755 km) primarily through the Blue Ridge segment of the Appalachian Mountains in the western portions of Virginia and North …

Blue Ridge Parkway History
The Blue Ridge Parkway history began as a public-works project to combat the crippling economics of the Great Depression and was realized during the administration of U.S. …

Blue Ridge Parkway - North Carolina History
The Blue Ridge Parkway was completed in 1987 with the construction of the Linn Cover Viaduct. Stretching nearly 470 miles from the Shenandoah National Park to the Great Smoky …