If you're planning a trip to the Blue Ridge Mountains in 2025, make sure to stop and explore these amazing hiking trails.

Offers views of the Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, the Great Smoky Mountains and Cold Mountain. It's a lovely drive along Blue Ridge Parkway in both directions with many viewpoints along the way and ...

6 more recommended summer hikes with a view Green Knob Lookout Tower. Where: The Green Knob Overlook, at parkway Milepost 350.3, about 5 miles north of Mount Mitchell, serves as the trailhead for ...

This beautiful 469-mile route connects Great Smoky Mountain and Shenandoah National Parks. Our local writer knows just where to stop for hikes, camping, and the best views.

The Blue Ridge Parkway stretches 469 miles through the mountains of North Carolina and Virginia. It’s a popular place for viewing fall foliage , and colorful leaves could be seen at lower ...