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Blue Ridge Parkway - Stone-arched Bridges of the Parkway

Blue Ridge Parkway - Stone-arched Bridges of the Parkway

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Blending into the background, these quaint stone bridges lend a charming atmosphere to this section of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Location... More

Blue Ridge Parkway - Memorial Sign at Cumberland Knob

Blue Ridge Parkway - Memorial Sign at Cumberland Knob

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A memorial sign stands next to the Blue Ridge Parkway, surrounded by dwindling fall foliage on a grey day. Location: North Carolina (36... More

Blue Ridge Parkway - Cold Mountain

Blue Ridge Parkway - Cold Mountain

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A view of Cold Mountain shows the first parts of fall in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Location: North Carolina (35.437° N 82.821° W) Stat... More

Blue Ridge Parkway - VA Explorer Park Visitor Center

Blue Ridge Parkway - VA Explorer Park Visitor Center

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: At Virginia's Explorer Park, a visitor center offers information about your visit. Location: Virginia (37.263° N 79.868° W) Status: Pu... More

Blue Ridge Parkway - Wake Boarding on Smith Mountain Lake

Blue Ridge Parkway - Wake Boarding on Smith Mountain Lake

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A visitor to the lake catches some air while wake-boarding. Location: (37.093° N 79.618° W) Status: Public domain. Digital Photographs... More

Blue Ridge Parkway - Boating Along Smith Mountain Lake

Blue Ridge Parkway - Boating Along Smith Mountain Lake

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A boat moves across the smooth water, trailing a small wake. Mountains slope gently down behind the tree lined edges of the lake. A sing... More

Blue Ridge Parkway - Red Azaleas on the Blue Ridge Parkway

Blue Ridge Parkway - Red Azaleas on the Blue Ridge Parkway

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A red-flowered bush stands next to gray rocks beneath an overcast sky on the Blue Ridge Parkway. The parkway itself is visible in the fa... More

Blue Ridge Parkway - Nature's Palette on the Blue Ridge Parkway

Blue Ridge Parkway - Nature's Palette on the Blue Ridge Parkway

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Red and gold leaves combined provide a rich color amongst the fall foliage. Location: Virginia (37.166° N 80.078° W) Status: Public do... More

Blue Ridge Parkway - Trail's Cabin

Blue Ridge Parkway - Trail's Cabin

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The Blue Ridge Parkway protects and preserves historically and culturally significant buildings for visitors to learn and appreciate ear... More

Blue Ridge Parkway - Both Classic and Whimsical

Blue Ridge Parkway - Both Classic and Whimsical

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: You'll find both traditional and truly unique pieces when you visit Jake Cress' gallery in his historic house in Fincastle, VA. Locatio... More

Blue Ridge Parkway - Peaks of Otter

Blue Ridge Parkway - Peaks of Otter

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Sharp Top Mountain Peak provides a sweeping view, overlooking the Peaks of Otter lodge and Abbott Lake. Location: Virginia (37.447° N 7... More

Blue Ridge Parkway - Blue Ridge Parkway

Blue Ridge Parkway - Blue Ridge Parkway

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Arrays of gentle, foggy mountains fill the horizon looking west from the Blue Ridge Parkway. Location: (35.373° N 82.791° W) Status: P... More

Blue Ridge Parkway - Mabry Mill

Blue Ridge Parkway - Mabry Mill

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: With many reflecting ponds, Mabry Mill portrays a peaceful atmosphere in which to relax. Location: Virginia (36.749° N 80.405° W) Stat... More

Blue Ridge Parkway - Unwinding -- Appalachian Style

Blue Ridge Parkway - Unwinding -- Appalachian Style

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Water-smoothed stones jut into a shallow river as it moseys thru the shaded mountain timberland, providing an unblemished playground for... More

Blue Ridge Parkway - Wildflower Interlude

Blue Ridge Parkway - Wildflower Interlude

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A hiker pauses on a rustic stone wall to admire a field of sun-kissed wildflowers and the rolling hills beyond. Location: Virginia (37.... More

Forest Heritage National Scenic Byway - View from the Blue Ridge Parkway

Forest Heritage National Scenic Byway - View from the Blue Ridge Parkw...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The sunset from the Blue Ridge Parkway over Pisgah National Forest offers a rainbow of landscape color: a band of violet-hued clouds hov... More

Blue Ridge Parkway - Great Valley Overlook

Blue Ridge Parkway - Great Valley Overlook

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A visitor to the Blue Ridge Parkway stands at the Great Valley Overlook to observe the entire valley spread out below. Location: Virgin... More

Blue Ridge Parkway - Rocky Knob Visitor Center

Blue Ridge Parkway - Rocky Knob Visitor Center

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Blue skies streaked with clouds beckon visitors closer to the Rocky Knob Visitor Center. Location: Virginia (36.810° N 80.350° W) Stat... More

Blue Ridge Parkway - Both Classic and Whimsical

Blue Ridge Parkway - Both Classic and Whimsical

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: You'll find both traditional and truly unique pieces when you visit Jake Cress' gallery in his historic house in Fincastle, VA. Locatio... More

Blue Ridge Parkway - Split Rail Fences Along the Parkway

Blue Ridge Parkway - Split Rail Fences Along the Parkway

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Split rail fences and puffy white clouds lend a rustic charm to the parkway. Location: Virginia (36.798° N 80.386° W) Status: Public d... More

Blue Ridge Parkway - Countryside of the Blue Ridge Parkway

Blue Ridge Parkway - Countryside of the Blue Ridge Parkway

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Rolling hills and countryside are what visitors will experience when driving the parkway. Location: Virginia (36.799° N 80.381° W) Sta... More

Blue Ridge Parkway - Looking Glass Rock in Pisgah National Forest

Blue Ridge Parkway - Looking Glass Rock in Pisgah National Forest

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Looking Glass Rock casts a shadow across Pisgah National Forest, which is beginning to change color its fall foliage season. Location: ... More

Blue Ridge Parkway - Autumn Along the Blue Ridge Parkway

Blue Ridge Parkway - Autumn Along the Blue Ridge Parkway

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The reds and golds of autumn are displayed in vibrant colors along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Location: Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina... More

Blue Ridge Parkway - Concert Event at the Blue Ridge Music Center

Blue Ridge Parkway - Concert Event at the Blue Ridge Music Center

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Visitors enjoy entertainment along Blue Ridge at this fall concert. Location: Virginia (36.573° N 80.900° W) Status: Public domain. Di... More

Blue Ridge Parkway - A Mound of Soap

Blue Ridge Parkway - A Mound of Soap

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The wide variety of soap available at the Soap Shed is sure to please. Location: Spruce Pine, North Carolina (35.915° N 82.065° W) Sta... More

Blue Ridge Parkway - Peaks of Otter Trails

Blue Ridge Parkway - Peaks of Otter Trails

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Creeks cross the way along one the many pathways on the Otter Trails. Location: Virginia (37.448° N 79.603° W) Status: Public domain. ... More

Blue Ridge Parkway - Log-Sawing Demonstration

Blue Ridge Parkway - Log-Sawing Demonstration

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Historical demonstrations give visitors a chance to experience earlier mountain ways. Location: North Carolina (35.853° N 82.051° W) S... More

Blue Ridge Parkway - Mabry Mill

Blue Ridge Parkway - Mabry Mill

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: From the Blue Ridge Parkway, you'll find a clear view of Mabry Mill Location: Virginia (36.749° N 80.405° W) Status: Public domain. Di... More

Blue Ridge Parkway - Standing by the Blue Ridge Parkway in 1996

Blue Ridge Parkway - Standing by the Blue Ridge Parkway in 1996

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A group stands by the sign commerating the Blue Ridge Parkway as an All-American Road. Location: North Carolina (35.577° N 82.479° W) ... More

Cherokee, N.C., March 11, 2013 -- Highway 441 along the Blue Ridge Parkway in the Smoky Mountain National Forest is closed due to a landslide which occurred when the area was impacted by severe weather in January.  Photo by Patsy Lynch/FEMA

Cherokee, N.C., March 11, 2013 -- Highway 441 along the Blue Ridge Par...

The original finding aid described this as: Date Taken: 2013-03-11 00:00:00 UTC Photographer Name: Patsy Lynch City/State: Cherokee, NC Keywords: NC Cherokee Nation National Park road damage ^ nc ^ Road Dam... More

Forest Heritage National Scenic Byway - Pink Beds Picnic Area

Forest Heritage National Scenic Byway - Pink Beds Picnic Area

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This view from the Blue Ridge Parkway looks out over the Pink Beds, an area that was heavily farmed by settlers at the turn of the centu... More

Forest Heritage National Scenic Byway - Blue Ridge Parkway Sign

Forest Heritage National Scenic Byway - Blue Ridge Parkway Sign

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This brown public lands road sign identifies an upcoming intersection of the Forest Heritage National Scenic Byway with the Blue Ridge P... More

Blue Ridge Parkway - Mast General Store

Blue Ridge Parkway - Mast General Store

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The original Mast General Store in Valle Crucis, NC, has welcomed customers since 1883. Location: (36.911° N 80.319° W) Status: Public... More

Blue Ridge Parkway - Recreation at Smith Mountain Lake

Blue Ridge Parkway - Recreation at Smith Mountain Lake

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Much of the Smith Mountain Lake complex facilities can be seen in this birds-eye view during a boat show. Two piers full of boats and tw... More

Blue Ridge Parkway - Miniature Furniture

Blue Ridge Parkway - Miniature Furniture

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Jake Cress' 18th-century style miniature furniture pieces will please young and old alike. Location: (36.987° N 80.357° W) Status: Pub... More

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