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Alleghany County, heart of the Blue Ridge Parkway, is rich in natural beauty with hiking trails, the New River, nearby state parks and unspoiled landscapes. Visit downtown shops, stroll beautiful sidewalks, dine, enjoy local music, art and events. Drop by the Visitor Center in downtown Sparta or visit www.authenticallyalleghany.com. Read More
At Anchor Fly, we invite you to experience the Blue Ridge Parkway with a trout on the fly! From traditional dry fly fishing to euro-nymphing and tight line techniques, our professional staff will customize your experience and fishing location based on your desires. Our certified guides cater to anglers… Read More
Ashe County is the Coolest Corner of North Carolina! Bordering both TN & VA in northwest North Carolina, it offers the best of four season mountain living. Enjoy scenic views, hiking, biking, canoeing, golf, three historic towns, arts district, crafts, festivals, and more! Visit us at www.ashechamber.com, in… Read More
Asheville East KOA Campground – Just 6 1/2 miles from Parkway via Hwy 70 East. Kamping Kabins, lodges, RV & tent sites, two fishing lakes, pool, and a trout stream on 55 acres! Open all year round. Visit www.ashevilleeastkoa.com or call (828) 686-3121 or (800) 562-5907. Read More
Make Bear Den Mountain Resort & Campground, in western North Carolina, your destination for Blue Ridge Parkway family-friendly, outdoor adventures! Bear Den is nestled in 400 acres of woods adjoining the Blue Ridge Parkway at Milepost 324.7, near Spruce Pine, NC. Bear Den’s cabins, some with Jacuzzi spa tubs,… Read More
Just minutes away from the legendary Peaks of Otter, Bedford offers delightful diversions from your travels along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Five wineries scattered throughout Bedford, from the slopes of the Peaks of Otter to the shores of Smith Mountain Lake, comprise the Bedford Wine Trail. Thomas Jefferson’s amazing retreat… Read More
Black Mountain & Briar Bottom Campgrounds- 46 primitive sites and 6 group sites. 50 Black Mountain Campground Rd., Burnsville, NC. Enjoy fly fishing, swimming, & tubing. Visit www.gofindoutdoors.org or call (877) 444-6777. Read More
Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine – The trusted resource for adventure travel inspiration for 25 years. Visit us at www.blueridgeoutdoors.com or call (434) 817-2755 today!… Read More
Bryson City is a small western North Carolina town on the banks of the Tuckasegee River bordering the Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GSMNP). It’s got gorgeous scenery, local bookstores, galleries with working artisans, family friendly museums, craft breweries, a winery, and a surprising variety of restaurants. Lodging options run… Read More
Discover Burke County today! The Brown Mountain Lights mystery is seen near here in the Pisgah National Forest, go south on NC Hwy 181 from Parkway Milepost 312 to see them for yourself. Nature abounds here: hike Table Rock and Hawksbill Mountains, see the Linville Gorge, and visit pristine… Read More