Blue Ridge Park way - Massanutten Resort
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Homestead Inn - 153 Morris St. in the heart of town. Open year<br />
round. Sun.-Thurs. discount. Quaint, cozy, immaculate rooms. A/C,<br />
flat screen TV, phones, coffee, fridge, micro, fireplaces, Jacuzzis. Efficiency<br />
avail. Free Wi-Fi. www.homestead-inn.com (828) 295-9559.<br />
Jenkins Rentals - The finest vacation rentals in the Blowing<br />
Rock area. Homes with hot tubs, long range mountain views.<br />
www.jenkinsrentals.com (800) 438-7803.<br />
58<br />
Milepost 297<br />
JULIAN<br />
PRICE<br />
MEMORIAL<br />
PARK<br />
Julian Price purchased this land as a recreational retreat for his<br />
employees after establishing one of the nation’s largest insurance<br />
companies. After his untimely death in 1946, his heirs left the land<br />
to the <strong>Blue</strong> <strong>Ridge</strong> <strong>Park</strong><strong>way</strong> as a memorial to a man who shared the<br />
natural beauty of the area with others.<br />
Today, visitors see the rebirth of a hardwood forest on hillsides<br />
where lumber companies cut virgin tracts of hemlock, poplar, and<br />
chestnut in the early 20th century. According to some, it was the<br />
“best boundary of timber in Carolina.” Julian Price Memorial <strong>Park</strong><br />
contains 4,200 acres with elevations ranging from 3,400 feet to<br />
nearly 4,000 feet.<br />
Price <strong>Park</strong> is a haven for relaxation and recreation with the<br />
47-acre Price Lake as its focal point. Visitors enjoy one of the most<br />
popular and largest picnic areas on the <strong>Park</strong><strong>way</strong>, along with camping,<br />
boating and fishing on Price Lake, and ample opportunities to<br />
explore the mountains on hiking trails. Grandfather Mountain, at<br />
5,964 feet, rises majestically nearby.<br />
The wilderness appeal of forested highlands and cold mountain<br />
streams at Price <strong>Park</strong> welcomes those who want to enjoy the<br />
outdoors. The Green Knob Trail, Boone Fork Trail, and Price Lake<br />
Trail offer ample hiking opportunities. The Tanawha Trail, perhaps<br />
the crowning achievement of all <strong>Park</strong><strong>way</strong> trails, stretches 13.5<br />
miles from Price <strong>Park</strong> to Beacon Heights, paralleling the <strong>Park</strong><strong>way</strong><br />
and rising along the slopes of Grandfather Mountain. A trek along<br />
the Tanawha Trail crosses fragile habitats and ecosystems, tunnels<br />
through laurel and rhododendron thickets, and crosses many boulder<br />
fields and cascading streams.<br />
During the summer, rangers present programs on various<br />
topics at the amphitheater located in the campground. Whether<br />
delighting in the calm waters while driving across the dam, camping,<br />
picnicking, or experiencing the <strong>Park</strong><strong>way</strong> by foot, most visitors will<br />
understand why Price <strong>Park</strong> is one of the most popular of all <strong>Park</strong><strong>way</strong><br />
stops.<br />
Meadowbrook Inn - 711 Main Street - Spacious rooms & suites<br />
w/fireplaces & Jacuzzis. Restaurant, indoor pool, fitness center &<br />
complimentary breakfast. www.meadowbrook-inn.com or<br />
(800) 456-5456.<br />
The Village Inns of Blowing Rock - Our 3 Inns are located within<br />
walking distance of Main Street. Rooms, suites & cottages available.<br />
Pet friendly. www.thevillageinnsofblowingrock.com (828) 295-3001.<br />
SHoPPING & MISCELLANEoUS<br />
Footsloggers - Sharing in your outdoor adventures for over 30<br />
years. Hiking & climbing equipment, men’s & ladies outer wear,<br />
footwear, paddle sports, eyewear. Come climb our 35’ climbing<br />
tower - fun for all ages. Blowing Rock. (828) 262-5111.<br />
(828) 295-4453.<br />
<strong>Park</strong><strong>way</strong> Craft Center - A shop of the Southern Highland Craft<br />
Guild, located in the Moses Cone Manor, Milepost 294, represents<br />
400 artists of the Southern Appalachians on the <strong>Blue</strong> <strong>Ridge</strong> <strong>Park</strong><strong>way</strong>.<br />
Craft demonstrations offered from April to November. Open<br />
daily March 15 to November 30, 9-5 daily. Closed Thanksgiving.<br />
park<strong>way</strong>craft@bellsouth.net (828) 295-7938.<br />
292.7<br />
294<br />
WHERE<br />
ARE<br />
THE<br />
BEARS?<br />
In both Virginia and North Carolina, the bear population<br />
is on the rise. Black bears are the largest mammals in the<br />
Appalachians, and like all wild animals, they tend to keep<br />
their distance from humans. Decades ago, visitors in many<br />
national parks saw more bears because the National <strong>Park</strong><br />
Service did not know as much about managing bear populations<br />
as today. Specifically, unprotected garbage cans at overlooks<br />
and campgrounds attracted bears, caused problems with<br />
visitor safety, and problems with the overall health of the bear<br />
population. Today, on the <strong>Blue</strong> <strong>Ridge</strong> <strong>Park</strong><strong>way</strong>, we have bearproof<br />
garbage cans and encourage visitors to take their trash<br />
back home. As a result, bears are acting more like bears!<br />
Moses H. Cone Memorial <strong>Park</strong>, 3,600 acres. Many<br />
miles of horse and carriage trails, hiking, fishing.<br />
Historic Flat Top Manor House; <strong>Park</strong><strong>way</strong> Craft<br />
Center; comfort station; visitor information, <strong>Park</strong><br />
Store.
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