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An autumn view from the Craggy Gardens Pinnacle on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Spending the day adventuring on the Blue Ridge Parkway? Grab lunch at the Pisgah Inn and take a moment to watch the storms roll in.
The view of Looking Glass Rock is absolutely stunning year around!
Ridges for days on the Blue Ridge Parkway!
Jesse Weber
Photo Date: 
10/27/2017
The Mount Pisgah Campground is an excellent place to set up a base camp if you plan on exploring the Blue Ridge Parkway for a few days.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date: 
10/27/2017
Each campsite at the Mount Pisgah Campground has a picnic table and fire ring. However, the Pisgah Inn just across the parkway is an excellent spot to grab a meal with an epic view.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date: 
10/27/2017
The view from the Frying Pan Lookout Tower.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date: 
10/27/2017
Southward view of the Blue Ridge Parkway and Looking Glass Rock from the Frying Pan Lookout Tower.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date: 
10/11/2017
The Blue Ridge Mountains in fall splendor.
Jesse Weber
Photo Date: 
10/11/2017
It took a total of 52 years to complete the 452 miles of the Blue Ridge Parkway, including the Linn Cove Viaduct seen here.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date: 
08/31/2014
During the spring and summer months, you'll find numerous types of wildflowers all along the Blue Ridge Parkway as well as on area trails.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date: 
08/31/2014
View from Black Balsam Knob.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date: 
08/31/2014
Plaque on Black Balsam Knob.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date: 
08/31/2014
Grassy Cove Top on the Art Loeb Trail.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date: 
08/31/2014
Shining Rock on the Art Loeb Trail.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date: 
08/31/2014
Take time to say hello to the locals along the Art Loeb Trail.
Laura Collie
Photo Date: 
07/12/2017
The Craggy Gardens Visitor Center is located alongside the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Laura Collie
Photo Date: 
07/12/2017
View from the Craggy Gardens Pinnacle summit, looking over the visitor center.
Zackary Bradley
Photo Date: 
03/21/2017
Graveyard Fields is the perfect spot for exploring with the family or even your favorite canine!
Zackary Bradley
Photo Date: 
03/21/2017
Lazy dog days of summer at Graveyard Fields on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date: 
05/10/2015
Open meadow just north of Mount Hardy.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date: 
05/10/2015
Sunrise from the summit of Black Balsam Knob.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date: 
05/10/2015
The sunrise viewed from Black Balsam Knob.
Laura Collie
Photo Date: 
07/17/2017
The Cherokee of the Blue Ridge Mountains once used bent trees as markers that tribe members needed along their journey. The bent tree seen here is very likely one of those trees and a natural marker for the falls and stream.
Laura Collie
Photo Date: 
07/17/2017
Dense broadleaf forest along the trail to Skinny Dip Falls.
Laura Collie
Photo Date: 
07/17/2017
The largest falls at Skinny Dip Falls with a jumping area to the right.
Laura Collie
Photo Date: 
07/17/2017
Skinny Dip Falls.
Laura Collie
Photo Date: 
07/17/2017
The stairs and bridge to cross the river on the Skinny Dip Falls Trail.
J Smilanic
Photo Date: 
02/08/2017
Looking Glass Rock as seen from the Parkway near mile marker 415.
J Smilanic
Photo Date: 
04/16/2017
Sunrise over the Blue Ridge Parkway from the Art Loeb Trail.
J Smilanic
Photo Date: 
05/19/2017
Sunrise from Craggy Pinnacle.
J Smilanic
Photo Date: 
10/29/2017
Beautiful autumn colors on the Parkway near mile marker 385.
J Smilanic
Photo Date: 
11/11/2017
Sunset from Craggy Pinnacle on the Blue Ridge Parkway.

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