銜接延續兩大國家公園Shenandoah National Park和Great Smoky Mountains National Park之間的Blue Ridge Parkway之路。仙納度國家公園Skyline Drive-Blue Ridge Parkway-Great Smoky Mountains National Park route大煙山國家公園全程740英哩路。
Skyline Drive從北到南道路上每一哩路的右手路邊都有柱立一個短石碑mileposts. Markers標註已經到這段路的哩程數，例如：Front Royal, Va標記0也就是起始點，而到達靠近Waynesboro, Va 的Rockfish Gap標註105.5。Blue Ridge Parkway從最北邊的Rockfish Gap也就是mile 0 開始，慢慢地到Cherokee, N.C. 標註是mile 469。
Blue Ridge Parkway也和Skyline Drive (全長105 miles)一樣，從北到南道路上每一哩路的右手路邊都有柱立一個短石碑mileposts有數字標註已經到這段路的哩程數。
九月底到十月中旬秋意濃，當然每年還是會稍有不同，這次我們十月底來到一路秋意正濃，道路兩旁樹木金黃燦爛美不勝收。
我們這次的美東至美西自駕遊，選擇以沿路行駛為主，無法每個點都停歇觀景，整段路最好事先選一些觀景點，不過要注意路標指示牌的哩程數一個不小心就會錯過，我們這次還有一段修路而繞道。
🍁Rockfish Valley Overslook | MP 1.5可以觀日初，近 Shenandoah National Park; Charlottesville, VA
130 Afton Cir, Afton, VA 22920訪客中心索取地圖，上洗手間。
🍁 Ravens Roost Overlook | MP 11
One of the most popular viewpoints along Blue Ridge Parkway, Views of the Shenandoah Valley go on for days! Especially magical at sunset
🍁 Yankee Horse Ridge Overlook | MP 34.5
ease of access to a small waterfall. The hike is only 0.5 miles total. Can’t pass that up if it has rained recently.
Close to: Lynchburg, VA; Buena Vista, VA
🍁 James River Visitor Center | MP 63.8
This is an opportunity to “rest” from the expansive mountain valley vistas and enjoy a different type of view: a river in the foothills. Park at the visitor center and walk across the pedestrian bridge, built under the vehicle bridge, for views up and down the river with the mountains in the background. Close to: Lynchburg, VA; Roanoke, VA
Kanawha Canal Lock建於1800年代中期至今，運河從Richmond到Buchanan有90個閘門。
🍁 Thunder Ridge Parking Area | MP 74.7
Arnold’s Valley and the Allegheny Mountains.Close to: Lynchburg, VA; Roanoke, VA
🍁 Peaks of Otter Visitor Center | MP 86
Peaks of Otter is a complete recreation area built around the beautiful lake.
Close to: Lynchburg, VA; Bedford, VA; Roanoke, VA
🍁 Mabry Mill | MP 176
Walk the loop trail of the area to see all the historic buildings.
Picture an old water mill slowly churning water from a stream with colorful fall foliage surrounding. Yepp, that’s perfection. This is why we’re here.
There is also a blacksmith shop, craft demonstrations, a restaurant, and gift shop. The restaurant serves some cozy options like chicken pot pie and pot roast (with salads and vegetarian sides for those with dietary restrictions).
Close to: Roanoke, VA; Winston-Salem, NC; (both more than an hour away)
🍁 Groundhog Mountain Picnic Area | MP 189
Climb the wooden observation tower for an aerial view of this mountain meadow! Groundhog Hill Picnic Area or Groundhog Meadow Overlook, the observation tower is at the picnic area accessed directly from the parkway. The picnic area on the parkway is about ½ mile to the east. The entrance is marked with a sign and lined by a wooden three-line fence.
Close to: Winston-Salem, NC; (Roanoke, VA is 1.5-1.75hrs away.)
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