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Blue Ridge ParkwayYoung fiddlers from Scotland
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Blue Ridge Parkway
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A vista from the southern end of the Parkway

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Approaching clouds can serve as a warning

The Parkway varies in elevation from just under 650 feet at Virginia's James River to over 6,000 feet south of Mount Pisgah in North Carolina. Obviously, the weather can vary tremendously as well.  Check your favorite weather-related web site for the Parkway town closest to where you plan to visit.

It is always a good idea to carry an extra jacket or blanket and a few emergency supplies in the car. Be aware of weather conditions and approaching weather systems.
Graceful curves and old fences along the Parkway  

Did You Know?
Several of the early designers, architects, and engineers of the Blue Ridge Parkway worked together on New York's Westchester County Parkway, incorporating many of the same design elements.

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Last Updated: July 24, 2006 at 22:37 EST