Our flower shop is about two miles from the entrance to the Blue Ridge Parkway. It is truly one of the biggest local attractions for everyone who lives in our area and to the many visitors to the Asheville North Carolina area. This 800 mile long linear park was developed during Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal, in 1935. Under the tutelage of the WPA (Works Progress Administration), thousands of local people participated in the development of the Blue Ridge Parkway system. The government’s intention was to create a roadway that connects the Shenandoah National Park in Virginia to the Great Smokies National Park in Western North Carolina while providing access to some of the country’s most beautiful scenery. The film documentarian, Ken Burns devoted a great deal of time to the parkway in his recent effort, “The National Parks”.
In celebration of the Blue Ridge Parkway 75th anniversary, there are events scheduled at many places and at different times. For instance, not too far from downtown Asheville, there is a place called the Folk Arts Center. This is a wonderful stop on the Blue Ridge Parkway. This center has a permanent display of crafts that are indicative of the types that can be found in this area of Appalachia. Artisans from this area have quite a reputation for pottery and wood working. Here is a link to additional information about the: http://southernhighlandguild.org/”> Folk Arts Center This is also a great place to purchase great examples of local art. Saturday, November 14th is the opening weekend for the 75th anniversary.
Here are some additional links that can help you in scheduling some time on the parkway.
http://exploreasheville.com Asheville NC official Tourist website
So, whether you live in the area or you are just visiting, please make time to visit The Blue Ridge Parkway, one of America’s most precious assets. I hope that you find this information helpful and that you can find some time to help celebrate the Blue Ridge Parkway’s 75th Anniversary . See you on the trails.
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