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...completely off the road and you are not blocking a gate) and prepare to experience America’s favorite drive in a whole new way! Be sure to check the NPS road... Read More
...the Milky Way. Contributed by Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute (PARI). PARI is a public not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing hands-on educational and research opportunities for a broad cross-section of users... Read More
PARI is a former NASA facility that is now an active center for research and STEM education. Radio telescopes 26M (85ft.), space flight artifacts, meteorites, minerals, scenic views, hiking trails.... Read More
...wetter and windier at higher elevations). Length of daylight–shortest is December 21 and longest is June 21 (~5 hour difference between the two). In the Asheville area, the red and... Read More
...The Blue Ridge Parkway may be the most beautiful route around, but it’s rarely the fastest. Given all this, here are our pro tips for navigating your Parkway road trip:... Read More
...page PDF is available for viewing and downloading on their website—or Asheville’s Urban Trail which follows a path to 30 sculptural trail stations scattered around downtown. Historic Fincastle, Virginia is... Read More
...reception (and Wi-Fi or data connections) can be spotty in the mountains. Be prepared with maps in all formats. Download our free Blue Ridge Parkway Travel Planner mobile app for... Read More
...Christmas store. Poppy’s will warm your heart with locally hand-spun yarn, books, quality gifts, and alpaca-themed items. Poor Farmers Market has a classic country store feel. Inside you will find... Read More
...point to advertise being pet-friendly. Shenandoah County, VA offers a three-day pet-friendly vacation itinerary under Plan Your Trip on their website. On Asheville’s website, check out Pet-Friendly under Trip Ideas... Read More