More Than a Road

Parkway Communities

About the Parkway

Did You Know?

There are 26 tunnels and 151 bridges on the Blue Ridge Parkway. <em>Photo by Hugh Morton</em>

There are 26 tunnels and 151 bridges on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Photo by Hugh Morton

Why is the Parkway more than a road?

Recreational opportunities, habitat for diverse species of flora and fauna, access to America’s cultural heritage, an icon of American progress and ingenuity, and a gateway to charming communities.

Learn About TheParkway's Past

Explore the dramatic history of America's most heavily visited unit of the National Park Service.

Explore the dramatic history of America's most heavily visited unit of the National Park Service. Learn more

Help Protect TheParkway's Future

Will the Blue Ridge Parkway offer visitors and residents the same experiences and memorable opportunities 75 years from now?

Will the Blue Ridge Parkway offer visitors and residents the same experiences and memorable opportunities 75 years from now? Learn more

Discover Parkway Communities

Haywood County, NC

Haywood County – home to Maggie Valley, Waynesville, Canton, Clyde, and Lake Junaluska – is 554 scenic square miles of spectacular country, with beautiful mountains and valleys dotting the landscape.

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