| Shortly after entering North Carolina on the Blue | | | | on the Blue Ridge Parkway, Northwest Trading |
| Ridge Parkway, you will find the first public | | | | Post. Here you can find locally crafted gifts and |
| recreation area on the parkway, Cumberland | | | | other handmade goodies, as well as a unique |
| Knob. At MP 217.5, Cumberland Knob is a 1000 | | | | selection of collectibles. Minutes from the parkway |
| acre park with a picnic area and a variety of plant | | | | is the New River and a number of canoe and |
| and animal life, including many species of birds. | | | | tubing rental outfitters are available for fun family |
| There are also two hiking trails, one short stroll to | | | | river trip. You can also bring your own boat, like |
| Cumberland Knob. The other trail is a strenuous 2 | | | | the Coleman Navigator 3-person inflatable boat, |
| hour hike through Gully Creek Gorge. | | | | and access the river for your own family |
| Stone Mountain State Park, in Roaring Gap, NC, is | | | | adventure. The New River State Park is located |
| a fun attraction a few miles off the Blue Ridge | | | | just off MP 261 with boat access to the river, as |
| Parkway at MP 229. Camping, fishing, and hiking | | | | well as canoe camping and primitive camping sites. |
| are popular activities at Stone Mountain. There are | | | | Parkway visitors can also find cabin and chalet |
| also mountain cultural exhibits, including an old | | | | rentals along the nearby river, many with hot tubs |
| moonshine still, the Garden Park Baptist Church, | | | | and fireplaces, for a romantic mountain getaway. |
| established in 1897, and the restored Hutchinson | | | | Also off MP 259 are the world renowned Church |
| homestead. Rock climbing and rappelling are also | | | | of the Frescoes. These Episcopal churches are |
| popular at Stone Mountain State Park, but a | | | | always open and there is no admission charge. |
| permit is required, and admission is free. | | | | The famous fresco paintings are displayed at St. |
| Doughton Park is a 7000 acre park on the Blue | | | | Mary's Episcopal Church and the Holy Trinity |
| Ridge Parkway at MP 238.5. Here, visitors can | | | | Church showcases a wall mural of The Last |
| enjoy fishing, hiking, camping, picnicking, and even | | | | Supper. |
| cross-country skiing during winter months. The | | | | For a fun, music filled night of dancing with the |
| restored Brinegar Cabin, built in 1880, offers | | | | entire family, visit the Mountain Music Jamboree, |
| weaving and basketmaking demonstrations during | | | | just off Blue Ridge Parkway MP 261 in Glendale |
| the summer. These handmade wares can be | | | | Springs. Enjoy square dancing, clogging, and other |
| purchased in the gift shop. | | | | fun family dances every Saturday night and on |
| MP 259 is home to a popular shopping destination | | | | Fridays as well during the summer. |
