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The Blue Ridge Parkway is a National Parkway and All-American Road in the United States noted for its scenic beauty. The Parkway winds for 469.1 miles (755 km) from the southern terminus of Shenandoah National Park's Skyline Drive in Virginia to U.S. 441 at Oconaluftee in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park near Cherokee, NC. It runs through the famous Blue Ridge Mountains, a major mountain chain that is part of the Appalachian Mountains. There is no fee for using the Blue Ridge Parkway.
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Go Blue Ridge Card
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Waterfalls of the Blue Ridge
 This guidebook provides all the information you need to locate the best waterfalls along the Blue Ridge Parkway.
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Blue Ridge Parkway Destination - Mount Pisgah Overlook, Mile 407.0
At an elevation of 5,721 ft, the peak of Mount Pisgah can be reached by a winding trail from the parking area. Once part of the Biltmore Estate, this land was purchased to serve as a private hunting retreat for the Vanderfilt family. Today this area is part of the Pisgah National Forest and is still playing host to nature enthusiasts. Mount Pisgah has the distinction of having by far the highest elevation of any developed area along the Parkway. Be aware of rapidly changing weather conditions. Read more about this overlook...
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