Constructed from 1935-1987, the 469-mile Blue Ridge Parkway provides scenic access to the crests and ridges of five mountain ranges, crosses six major rivers and passes through two states, 29 counties, four national forests and an Indian reservation. It connects two national parks-Shenandoah adn Great Smoky Mountains- via a national rural parkway, the first such American road to be conceived, designed and constructed as a leisure experience. Bring the beauty of the parkway to your home for the entire year.