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Blue Ridge National Heritage Area Linn Cove Viaduct on Blue Ridge Parkway, Courtesy of NC Division of Tourism, Film & Sports Development
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The Blue Ridge National Heritage Area is located in the heart of the southeastern United States, within a few hours’ drive of Atlanta, Nashville, Charleston, Charlotte, and Raleigh.  Asheville is the largest city in the North Carolina mountains and is served by the Asheville Regional Airport.

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Cradle of Forestry (photo courtesy of Beth Coleman)

Did You Know?
The first school of forestry in America was established in the North Carolina mountains. It is now preserved as the Cradle of Forestry National Historic Site- located within the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area.
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Last Updated: October 20, 2006 at 16:03 MST