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The Blue Ridge Parkway boasts the most diverse range of flora and fauna in the entire National Park Service system. Photo by Ben Geer Keys
Communities in the Ridge Region
- Nelson County, VA Milepost 0
- Nelson County is a 471-square-mile playground. Its boundaries include the first 30 miles of the Blue Ridge Parkway and the James River.
- Augusta County, VA Milepost 0
- There is an abundance of cultural and recreational opportunities in Augusta County.
- Shenandoah, VA Milepost 0
- The Town of Shenandoah is named after the picturesque Shenandoah River that passes through this quaint town, which is nestled between the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains and Massanutten Ridge.
- Harrisonburg, VA Milepost 0
- Harrisonburg is a friendly place with a vibrant downtown, great food, and many outdoor events.
- Waynesboro, VA Milepost 0
- A rich cultural environment at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains awaits you in Waynesboro.
- Rockbridge County, VA Milepost 46
- In this place, nature, history, fun, and adventure come together. From one end of Rockbridge County to the other, visitors will find a landscape that stirs the mind, spirit, and intellect.
- Buena Vista, VA Milepost 46
- Streets lined with eclectic shops and beautiful Victorian homes are a welcome site for Blue Ridge Parkway travelers to Buena Vista – a regional gateway to the 469-mile scenic route.
- Lexington, VA Milepost 46
- To visit Lexington is to step into the footsteps of Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson, the Civil War's two most revered generals.
- Natural Bridge, VA Milepost 62
- At over 200 feet tall and 90 feet wide, Natural Bridge has often been listed as one of the seven Natural Wonders of the World, capturing the interest of all who have seen it.
- Bedford, VA Milepost 86
- Located in the shadow of the legendary Peaks of Otter, Bedford offers warm hospitality.
- Botetourt County, VA Milepost 106
- In Botetourt County you can retrace the steps of Lewis and Clark as they set out on their remarkable journey across the American continent.
