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Anyone who has ever had the fortunate opportunity to travel the Blue Ridge Parkway has their own story to tell. From childhood memories and interactions with people you love, to inspirations the natural beauty of the Parkway creates.

We invite Parkway visitors to Share the Journey®. Future contest winners and runners-up could be invited as special guest authors on the Blue Ridge Parkway Blog. So put your thinking caps on and sharpen your pencils.



Tales from the Assault on Mt. Mitchell

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The Assault on Mt. Mitchell®, celebrating its 33rd year on June 9, 2008, is a remarkable and memorable event for all participants and finishers. The testimony of most contestants places this experience in the realm of a "personal epic" and the competition always produces an intimate story which is full of chatter and personal recounting with friends and acquaintances.

Last Updated ( Wednesday, 03 December 2008 13:04 ) Read more...
 


Did You Know?

The Blue Ridge Parkway was designed as a recreational motor road, connecting Great Smoky Mountains and Shenandoah National Parks.