Did you know there are 26 tunnels on the Blue Ridge Parkway? 25 of them are in North Carolina and one is located in Virginia. Most of the work was done in the 1930’s by the Civilian Conservation Corps. This tunnels is called the Young Pisgah Ridge tunnel and it’s 400 feet long. Want toContinueContinue reading “Tunnels on the Parkway”
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Asheville, North Carolina
This hike was easy and fun! It’s only a .7 mile hike to the pinnacle of Craggy (1.4 miles round-trip) and the reward is this view! This picture was taken at 5,892 feet! To hike this yourself take the Blue Ridge Parkway to Milepost 364.4. If you’re coming from Asheville, stop at the Craggy Gardens visitor’s centerContinueContinue reading “Asheville, North Carolina”