Explore North Carolina's "basecamp to the Blue Ridge," a small town that offers local crafts, waterfall hikes, water sports, ...

Fall Branch Falls. Located in Blue Ridge Mountain, this trail is super popular because it is short and family-friendly. Parking is also free. After a quick 0.4 mile walk, ...

The Blue Ridge Parkway had fewer visitors in 2022 but it was still a very popular place, ... waterfalls, picnic areas, campgrounds and lots of wildlife, including elk and black bears.

Blue Ridge Parkway may be closed, ... This 5.5-mile-long, one-way, loop road showcases old-growth forests, historic structures and waterfalls. If you're able to explore on foot, ...

The Blue Ridge Parkway, ... Over four dozen of those landslides were recorded between Linville Falls near milepost 317 to Mount Mitchell State Park near milepost 349.