ce magazine August 2023

Ridge Parkway drive is definitely a road trip you won't find anywhere else. With a
ban on billboards, commercial traffic and the absence of any commercial towns, the
45 mph speed limit will be a delight as you can truly admire one of the USA's finest
scenic drives. Commence your journey from Either Boone or Cherokee and find
your way to Blue Ridge Parkway Road so you can indulge 5 and a half hours of
Mountainous terrains, the occasional eerie fog, to waterfalls, wild turkeys and birds,
to scarlet sourwoods to deep reds and vibrant yellows during the fall season (End of
September-October) to a whole new array of wildflowers that bloom orange, white,
pink, purple and red during spring (May- June). Definitely an unforgettable trip
which you can enjoy no matter what time of the year it is.
Useful tips: Watch your speed. Note that the Parkway’s speed limit is usually 45
mph or less in some places. Many bicyclists frequent the Parkway and usually move
at a slower pace than cars.
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