Blue Ridge Parkway 3-minute Tour

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  • The Blue Ridge Parkway -- a magnificent highway -- 470 miles in length -- rides the crest of 5 ranges of the southern Appalachians through North Carolina and Virginia. Visitors witness spectacular seasons and mountain scenery... giving glimpse of the culture and history of the mountain people. It is a recreational motorway, and our nation's longest National Park area.
    For more information, visit www.nps.gov/blri. This video is an excerpt from Finley-Holiday Films' new "America's National Parks" Blu-ray and DVD. Available on location at national parks throughout the USA and from www.finleyholiday.com.
    Finley Holiday Productions
    finleyholidayproductions.com
    DM-527 from DV-2

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  • @himynamelscolin
    @himynamelscolin ปีที่แล้ว +3

    52 years!! Thankful for the people involved in creating such a masterpiece

  • @jdhjimbo
    @jdhjimbo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Beautiful road that I have driven the entire length of from VA to NC, TN, and GA.

    • @phyllispetras2181
      @phyllispetras2181 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      YAY!!!

    • @phyllispetras2181
      @phyllispetras2181 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      My brother just bought a cute house in Holly Virginia for $100,000!!! WHAT!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @phyllispetras2181
      @phyllispetras2181 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Cousin bought in Holly Springs North Carolina this month .....good prices both places and a lot of holly!!!

    • @ericriffel8954
      @ericriffel8954 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The actual Blue Ridge Parkway is contained entirely in 2 states, North Carolina and Virginia.

    • @jdhjimbo
      @jdhjimbo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ericriffel8954 Technically yes, but there are offshoots in both TN and GA in the mountains. Cherokee may be the official end, but lots of beautiful drives that go into the TN Smokies as well as that nice area of NE GA. Another beautiful road is the Natchez Trace Parkway that runs from Nashville, TN to Natchez, MS.

  • @Psalm146-2
    @Psalm146-2 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Absolutely beautiful area - was there one year ago...

  • @Sunny-eo8sc
    @Sunny-eo8sc 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It’s so pretty I loved getting to drive through it North Carolina and West Virginia

  • @jeffwilson9114
    @jeffwilson9114 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Stunning.... it is an area steeped in history. Being from Northern Ireland I am particularly interested in the Ulster Scots families who emigrated to this area many years ago.

  • @JGphins
    @JGphins 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wife & I have been lucky enough to had enjoyed several vacations in Blue ridge GA last couple of years. This year January 2019 we will return in a new 2018 Jeep Sahara tops off and do this scenic drive. Good times!

  • @ericcassidy6916
    @ericcassidy6916 6 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Moving to North Carolina soon, and I cannot wait to tear this road up on my harley!

    • @clayguinard3651
      @clayguinard3651 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      This isn't the type of Road you're going to want to tear up on your Harley it's not a race track ride it with respect

    • @Lateboomer059
      @Lateboomer059 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      45mph speed limit, and fines are double that of any other road because its federal land. Keep her eyes open for bears, deer, rattle snakes,and turkeys not to mention the many many state troopers. Have fun😎

    • @Lateboomer059
      @Lateboomer059 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Gardner Barnes I love that road, I had the misfortune of meeting one of the state's finest a few years back when I thought 65 was a more fitting speed for the day. Cost me $700. But you are so right...why speed? It's so pretty, you won't want to miss a part of it.

    • @Lateboomer059
      @Lateboomer059 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @Gardner Barnes actually he was alright, I deserved the ticket. I was riding quite aggressive and as you are aware this is not a road to do that stuff on. I have since riden it many times oñ my way to deals gap, or little Switzerland. It's my favourite road just too bad I'm canadian.

    • @Lateboomer059
      @Lateboomer059 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Gardner Barnes try the Switzerland in, they close in winter but April till dec it's one of the nicest places to stay anywhere along the pkwy yea I'm a frost bitten canadian boy but I do manage to escape the great white north for a bike trip once a year. .

  • @601TRAVELS
    @601TRAVELS 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Loved the video. Thank you for creating and sharing!

  • @sandramccoy491
    @sandramccoy491 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful county .good video

  • @superblastpressurewashing.7256
    @superblastpressurewashing.7256 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Nice job on this awesome video!! great and helpful information, I ride this awesome road every year!! next trip will be in July 2016

  • @victoracevedo7246
    @victoracevedo7246 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I used to live in Asheville. Enka candle liesester highway and I wnnedgo back..😎🇵🇷

  • @archangelmichael5908
    @archangelmichael5908 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loved the fighting deer at the beginning

  • @victoracevedo7246
    @victoracevedo7246 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I do miss the beautiful mountains camping Sunday drive pisgahaigh ending by mullsriver too many memories thank you very much😎🇵🇷

  • @KW-es2bz
    @KW-es2bz ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you!

  • @claudiuardelean0008
    @claudiuardelean0008 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    beautiful!

  • @georgeroche1292
    @georgeroche1292 7 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Beautiful I pray that soon we can move to North Carolina.

    • @cyndyznaniecki1175
      @cyndyznaniecki1175 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I lived in Sylva NC and loved it. I wish I had never sold my place there. Health care is great and people are very welcoming. Good luck.

    • @keruthol8089
      @keruthol8089 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      If you ever get the chance, come down here. It’s a great place to live.

    • @4ubambi
      @4ubambi 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I can set on my porch and see the blue ridge parkway, love it.

  • @USARoadtrip364
    @USARoadtrip364 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Very nice information about the blue ridge parkway video where I can recall my travel.. thanks for sharing your video.. enjoyed this footage.. stay connected

  • @douglucas1617
    @douglucas1617 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love the music

  • @phyllisconrad169
    @phyllisconrad169 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Spent our honeymoon there and got to know Paul and Ella also 🤗 our 25th anniversary looking forward to more visits 🙏👍

  • @jshepard152
    @jshepard152 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    0:36
    Looking Glass Rock (North Carolina) for those who are interested.

    • @Psalm146-2
      @Psalm146-2 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      J Shepard I could see it from a distance and didn’t know what it was called - I couldn’t figure out how to get to it without a long hike - which my family wasn’t up to that day...

    • @Catofwar23
      @Catofwar23 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you!

  • @michellehouck37
    @michellehouck37 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    0:17 what you are looking at is the Linn Cove Viaduct, a one of a kind bridge that wraps around the beautiful, mysterious, breath taking Grandfather Mountain located in Linville, North Carolina.

    • @marystuart6304
      @marystuart6304 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I live about a mile from there!

    • @joshquatch2170
      @joshquatch2170 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! Is it only that short section that you are driving with a view over the tree tops like that? An old friend who has sadly passed away told me about part of the park way where you drive thru/above the treetops. I've always wanted to visit that part(and whatever else I found to explore along the way).

  • @nirv
    @nirv ปีที่แล้ว +1

    1:59 - That's Carolina Chocolate Drops (band) that nobody in the comments seems to have noticed. They're a pretty funny band - the female vocalist is pretty impressive.

  • @steveritchhart4455
    @steveritchhart4455 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have been on part of it but not all of it . I plan on riding it this yr from one end to the other it’s a great ride

  • @roscoesmith6744
    @roscoesmith6744 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Riding it again this June.🇺🇸

  • @sortofcountry
    @sortofcountry 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lovely

  • @carlosmonson1392
    @carlosmonson1392 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    beautifull!)

  • @annabrown7302
    @annabrown7302 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    BEAUTIFUL VIRGINIA DANVILLE VIRGINIA MY HOME TOWN ❤️

  • @aboaws1
    @aboaws1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Verily, in the creation of the heavens and the earth, and in the succession of night and day, there are indeed messages for all who are endowed with insight

    • @jamkle6254
      @jamkle6254 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Stop applying ur bullshit to life. U dont know shit. And that is the truth.

  • @sherrysetliff2502
    @sherrysetliff2502 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brp,, just a great gift.

  • @annamarcaletti1025
    @annamarcaletti1025 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    DANVILLE , VIRGINIA MY HOME TOWN ❤️

    • @phyllispetras2181
      @phyllispetras2181 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      First boyfriend lived in Staunton.....he has passed.....was a great person

  • @blootb
    @blootb 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    there are potholes everywhere tho. but a great view

  • @Johnr37us
    @Johnr37us 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have been on the complete parkway, twice.

  • @HomeschoolOntheRange
    @HomeschoolOntheRange 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Short 'a' in Appalachian! Like cab or bag.

  • @UnknownSpirit222
    @UnknownSpirit222 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What part is the giant rock in?

  • @donniedarko1345
    @donniedarko1345 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    at :54 The dude smoking the pipe while placing explosives in the rock! LOL!

  • @user-rr3yw9dn1l
    @user-rr3yw9dn1l 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Anybody know where the white house at the end is?

    • @relic6.339
      @relic6.339 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      2:32 - Flat Top Manor, Cone Memorial Park, MP293 (In North Carolina)

  • @weezyfool6376
    @weezyfool6376 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm there now nocap

  • @MrKevfry
    @MrKevfry 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Like the video but map is not right :(

  • @annabrown9670
    @annabrown9670 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    RAISED IN BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS OF VIRGINIA MOST BEAUTIFUL PLACE ON GOD'S GREEN EARTH ♥️

  • @MarcBrittniMcCann
    @MarcBrittniMcCann 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love Western NC. We post a lot of NC videos to our channel, would love for you guys to check them out. Just subbed!

  • @duzirealz9469
    @duzirealz9469 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    surley going to bring the wifey on the bike up here

  • @IuseanXboxController
    @IuseanXboxController 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    :14 I didn't know we had kangaroo in NC?

    • @georgew7405
      @georgew7405 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      How is it at night? I heard that you could see the Milky Way at night. Is that true?

    • @static612
      @static612 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@georgew7405 you can see the Milky Way from anywhere once you get out of the lights of the city. It kind of looks like a faint stream of clouds in space once you see it. Look for Cassiopeia (looks like a big W) or Betelgeuse which is Orion's higher shoulder. If you find those and it's dark enough you should be able to see it.

    • @georgew7405
      @georgew7405 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@static612 thanks Mike

    • @keithboyer7370
      @keithboyer7370 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Deer.

  • @vascobroma8907
    @vascobroma8907 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    0:27 It's app-uh-latch-un, not app-uh-lay-shun

  • @suzyq1155
    @suzyq1155 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Who else came because of fallout 76

  • @kingspal99
    @kingspal99 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wrote you to employ you, think about this letter for a while.
    This story of heartfelt apologies to the mountain memory and the Mountains themselves, please.
    To be said "out loud" and so some can morn the memory because of
    another old pathway's death. Trails of history are gone from our eyes to a place in our hearts.
    A memory of those once old pathways travel were adventures on a twisted winding road
    to my beloved mountains that were carved by God's fingers, my dad said can you see the dips and fallen rock,
    then
    lead to the story of the falling rock, the little boy who couldn't be found, so we watched for Falling Rock on a steep winding road.
    My beloved mountains, I am sorry but Progress says there is no need for the oldest beloved road, dismissed, once trails that were cut out even by some deaths meant nothing or remembered ...
    You and I, and some others know it was the old pathways of life My beloved Blue Ridge you allowed us to not just travel on our journey but have the wonder and fear of true movement on your sides to the top.
    In the year, 2022, Progress has claimed your Grace, where Creation allowed the passage but Progress wants to cutting off more of your beauty.
    Now, Progress asks for
    "just a little bit more" again.
    So, some of the oldest trees, herbs, and other life that survived many decades of growth that sheltered a harvest of animals and other things are all displaced.
    I witnessed one little black bear trying to make sense of it all; I felt bewildered too.
    My thought was isn't that the point of it all. My thought old thing at the death always leaves us lacking in old the ways leaves our mind's eye lost because Progress has taken the visual as well as a life to tell the lie " things are better."
    Progress does not honor
    or respect movement feeds on the death of old pathways, the shelter of all meanings that were learned and taught and it all was a lie, new is not better if you teach the old ways, the change is but a death of old to ensure the new.
    (Parkway teaches old ways that is the point)
    Progress taking all history of these pathways on parkway lies and the old ways are Beloved ways in all paths and roads we use this Beloved Mountain trail as we are teaching those ways to this very day, all movement should be visual not just stories, but places where knowledge is part of that.
    Progress once again changes learning the trails of old winding twisting roads. The survival stories shown by the experience, by the movement while traveling experiencing these stories.
    A faster movement teaches no lessons but a
    " Twisted old mountain Road"
    we have privy too, will be a lie because old mountain trials can never be new, first the old must die and the new takes the place.
    Progress will now
    " take" part of your physical beautiful memories (there is where he went of the mountain ' cause he had bad tires in that year we had bad snow; yonder is where the spring water was collected off the mountain, when daddy brought us through, the apple trees are up here let's stop and pick some of that path)
    "visual " stories that had a place, a whereabouts for the show of it, all can be told by visitors to keep lessons and memories alive, visitors and residents who felt "Creation of Beautiful Grace in these mountains " by the old pathways.
    I am heartfelt, sorry, I know others will cry too the oldest cut trails and roads, the most honored ways are almost gone.
    Now, Progress has claimed that right
    I again now weeping say, I am sorry.
    Progress has taken Beautiful Creation
    and calls it by a new name
    Progress.
    Goodbye my beloved mountain, I see that Progress will in the future ask for more.
    I tried to tell this story as an apology from my heart and I two know it will fall on death's ear.
    Edith Roberts

  • @honorsilverthorne7227
    @honorsilverthorne7227 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Appa-LATCH-ian, NOT Appa-LAY-shion‼️

  • @phyllispetras2181
    @phyllispetras2181 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Pronounce it AppaLATCH ian!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @Angry_Anus
    @Angry_Anus 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Where you go to avoid Antifa and BLM lunatics.