101 Travel Bits: The Blue Ridge Parkway

***Newly Updated for 2026***

Sometimes known as “America’s Most Scenic Drive,” the Blue Ridge Parkway is a two-lane highway traveling through the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia and North Carolina. Traversing both mountain ridges and dipping into the valleys below, the Blue Ridge Parkway gets visitors close to nature and history as it winds and meanders the mountains. Join 101 Travel Bits to see how the Blue Ridge Parkway came to be known as one of the most famous and beautiful roads in the United States.

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101 Travel Bits books aren’t traditional guidebooks—and they aren’t meant to be. Each title in the series presents 101 short, informative “bits” about one great destination, ranging from history and landmarks to lesser‑known stories and fascinating details.

Travel Bits are designed to work especially well as ebooks, with interactive links to official sites, maps, and images that allow readers to explore further online. At the same time, the concise, self‑contained structure of each Travel Bit makes the books equally enjoyable in paperback, perfect for reading anywhere without relying on maps or photos.

Whether you’re planning a trip or simply curious about a place, Travel Bits offer an engaging and flexible way to explore what makes it special.