In the late 1890s, the Blue Ridge Parkway was envisioned by many as a great getaway and nature preserve. The concept materialized in the early 20th century, when John D. Rockefeller donated the first $5 million to begin purchasing land for the project. Located at the top of the great Appalachian ridges, the parkway covers 469 winding miles of mountains and meadows lined with lush wildflowers, old farms, and split-rail fences. Inspiring scenery makes for a journey rich in history and mountain culture.
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Karen J. Hall and the Friends of the Blue Ridge Parkway present this visual tribute to celebrate the Blue Ridge Parkway's 70th anniversary in 2005. Historian and genealogist Karen J. Hall is the author of Images of America: Wythe County. The Friends of the Blue Ridge Parkway is a non-profit volunteer organization that is dedicated to preserving and protecting the parkway.
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Karen grew up in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Southwest Virginia in Carroll County and Wythe County.
"You can take the girl out of the Mountains but you can't take the Mountains out of the Girl!"
Currently Karen lives in the Piedmont, North Carolina and travels to the mountains every chance she gets. Look for her at festivals anywhere near the Blue Ridge Parkway. Growing up spending quality time on the Parkway was the inspiration for both of her Parkway books.
Also written by Karen in the Images of America Series is "Wythe County, Virgnia."
"You can take the girl out of the Mountains but you can't take the Mountains out of the Girl!"
Currently Karen lives in the Piedmont, North Carolina and travels to the mountains every chance she gets. Look for her at festivals anywhere near the Blue Ridge Parkway. Growing up spending quality time on the Parkway was the inspiration for both of her Parkway books.
Also written by Karen in the Images of America Series is "Wythe County, Virgnia."
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The "Scenic," as locals call the Blue Ridge Parkway, is the all-American highway with beautiful views. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
North Carolina, Blue Ridge Parkway, Natural Bridge, Chimney Rock, Chimney Tops, Blowing Rock, Carroll County, Shenandoah Valley, Cherokee Indian Reservation, Cades Cove, Pilot Mountain, Totem Pole, Grandfather Mountain, Luray Caverns, Mount Le Conte, Peaks of Otter, Main Street, Mount Top Motel, National Park Service, Sharp Top, Courtesy of Roanoke Photo Finishing Company, Courtesy of Standard News Agency, Rebel Railroad, South Carolina New!
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The "Scenic," as locals call the Blue Ridge Parkway, is the all-American highway with beautiful views. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
North Carolina, Blue Ridge Parkway, Natural Bridge, Chimney Rock, Chimney Tops, Blowing Rock, Carroll County, Shenandoah Valley, Cherokee Indian Reservation, Cades Cove, Pilot Mountain, Totem Pole, Grandfather Mountain, Luray Caverns, Mount Le Conte, Peaks of Otter, Main Street, Mount Top Motel, National Park Service, Sharp Top, Courtesy of Roanoke Photo Finishing Company, Courtesy of Standard News Agency, Rebel Railroad, South Carolina New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Blue Ridge Parkway by Harley E. Jolley in Front Matter (1), Front Matter (2), and Front Matter (3)
- - George Washington (The Virginia Experience) by Carole Marsh on page 14
- George Washington by X-S Books Inc on page 15
- Great Smoky Mountains (Natural Wonders) by Jason Cooper on page 99
- North Carolina: A Sense of Belonging/Carolina Pride/Look to the Heart (Heartsong Novella Collection) by Terry Fowler on page 37
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- Away for the Weekend: Mid-Atlantic, 6th Edition: Revised and Updated Edition (Away for the Weekend(R)) by Eleanor Berman on page 58, page 59, and page 264
- The Ultimate Guide to Asheville & The Western North Carolina Mountains, 3rd Edition (Ultimate Guide to Asheville & Hendersonville) by Lee James Pantas on page 339, page 347, and page 389
- Virginia Trivia by Ernie Couch on page 17, and page 23
- The Complete Handlebar Guide to Bicycling the TransAm - Virginia to Oregon/Wahington by Stephanie Ager Kirz on page 33, and page 38
- Fodor's Where to Weekend Around Washington D.C., 1st Edition (Special-Interest Titles) by Fodor's on page 148, and page 150
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