Blue Ridge Parkway info??
Hey, after searching the web (where all the sites want you to sign in or log on), I thought----why not ask fellow RVers? IF a fellow was thinking about the Blue Ridge Parkway--what, where, and how sh...
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We just did it 2 weeks ago.
I'd say the north and south ends were best but the central portion was still very nice.
The National Park site has updates on closures but it's in a table and unless you are familiar, it's a pain to translate those onto the map. Also GPS routing wants to keep getting you off because it's a slow route...not a big issue except when trying to get off to bypass closures, you have to play with the route to get it to chose the exit you want.
You can drive the RV along the route but unless you are pressed for time, I would suggest driving the parallel routes and then do day trips on the parkway. It's fairly narrow with no shoulders and the pavement often has large drop offs, so you have to focus on the road more than the scenery. A lot of the pull offs won't accommodate an RV.
I'd say the north and south ends were best but the central portion was still very nice.
The National Park site has updates on closures but it's in a table and unless you are familiar, it's a pain to translate those onto the map. Also GPS routing wants to keep getting you off because it's a slow route...not a big issue except when trying to get off to bypass closures, you have to play with the route to get it to chose the exit you want.
You can drive the RV along the route but unless you are pressed for time, I would suggest driving the parallel routes and then do day trips on the parkway. It's fairly narrow with no shoulders and the pavement often has large drop offs, so you have to focus on the road more than the scenery. A lot of the pull offs won't accommodate an RV.
