A national treasure designed to be enjoyed from the seat of a car, this handy guide reveals the beauty and splendor of the Blue Ridge Mountains, highlighting important attractions and destinations on the 469-mile parkway, including cultural parks and remnants of historical Appalachia, as well as trailheads and campgrounds. Sidebars throughout the guidebook cover diverse subjects such as the preservation of viewsheds and the habits of animals that frequent the parkway. And wildflower enthusiasts will benefit from the bloom calendar, which notes peak bloom times and general locations of the flowers.