Blue Ridge Parkway

Roundabout — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 22:04:44 -0700

Also see Virginia

Blue Ridge Parkway is a 469-mile drive between Shenandoah National Park in Virginia and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina. This 252-mile segment is in western North Carolina and travels between the Virginia state line and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Blue Ridge Parkway is a two-lane paved road that is suitable for most vehicles. Portions of the byway pass through small tunnels cut into the rock and may prohibit trailer traffic. The byway is generally open year-round but portions may temporarily close during winter.

Forest Heritage Scenic Byway

Roundabout — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 22:05:30 -0700

Forest Heritage is in western North Carolina about 30 miles southwest of Asheville. The byway forms a loop drive through Pisgah National Forest. Byway travelers can begin at the forest visitor center located near the junction of US 64 and NC 280. Forest Heritage is 79 miles long and follows NC 215, US 276, and US 64. The roads are two-lane paved roads suitable for all types of vehicles. The byway is usually open year-round.