Blue Ridge Parkway Journeys

The Vastness of the Blue Ridge Mountains never ceases to take my breath away. When you live in Boone, the parkway and all it has to offer seems as if it should be for tourists only.

For those who haven’t had the opportunity to soak up the inconceivable views, sleep among the North Carolina trees, or feel the cool evening breeze all around them.

Reality is, those privileged enough to call the mountains home, love the surroundings just as much as the visitors of the Blue Ridge Parkway.

On my trip to Linville Falls Campground, I stopped at several parkway overlooks. Around milepost 300 the parkway opens up on the left side and there are no longer trees blocking the view of the mountains.

The mountains stretch as wide as the eye can see, and just tall enough to make you feel like an ant. With monarch butterflies stopping on each wildflower, it was a beautiful sight.

I saw many cameras, and even some bikers stop to take a breather from their cycling. In the daytime I spotted numerous cyclists.

Soon after, around milepost 315 I crossed the Linville River Bridge. Next, on the right came signs leading to Linville Falls visitor center and campground. Once the road split off, the first turn was to the campground.

I stopped at the registration center to pick up some information and was greeted by two very friendly hosts of the campground. They directed me in the steps of registration as I picked up a few maps.

I continued on to loop A to check out the river behind some of the campsites. The sound of the river created a very peaceful atmosphere and a great place to set up camp. Out of all the sites, these were my favorite.

Just off the road through the campground, there is a large open field with a forest at the edge. This edge also houses a few campsites for visitors to set up camp. The contrast of the field against the trees leading into the riverbank was very picturesque.

Like any campground, Linville Falls was filled with that inviting smell of a campfire. The thing I liked most about this campground was how quaint it was. The entirety was about medium size, as the sites were fairly spread out.

In my opinion, it was big enough to be able to walk around and explore, but small enough for it not to feel crowded. Sites in Loop B had a large field beside them. This allows children and pets to roam around freely.

Also with Linville Falls large trail system right around the corner, the days spent in the area are sure to be exciting. What I gathered from my trip to Linville Falls Campground was that it is a peaceful, charming area that should be taken advantage of.

Whether you venture north or south on the parkway from the campground, there is plenty to keep you occupied and plenty of views to take in.