National Parkway · North Carolina, United States
Blue Ridge Parkway
Blue Ridge Parkway is a national parkway in North Carolina, United States, covering 101,184 acres (40,948 ha).
National Parkway · North Carolina, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | National Parkway |
|---|---|
| Location | North Carolina, United States |
| Area | 101,184 acres (40,948 ha) |
| Length | 469 miles (754.8 km) |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Blue Ridge Parkway
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., runs for 469 miles (755 km) through 29 counties in Virginia and North Carolina, linking Shenandoah National Park to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It runs mostly along the spine of the Blue Ridge, a major mountain chain that is part of the Appalachian Mountains. Its southern terminus is at U.S.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Blue Ridge Parkway?
Blue Ridge Parkway is in North Carolina, United States.
How big is Blue Ridge Parkway?
Blue Ridge Parkway covers 101,184 acres (40,948 ha).
Does Blue Ridge Parkway have campgrounds?
Yes — Blue Ridge Parkway has campgrounds.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_Ridge_Parkway — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/blri/ — Official park page.