c) Blue Ridge Parkway

The Blue Ridge Parkway, famous for its scenic beauty, winds through the Great Smoky Mountains. Known as ‘America’s Favorite Drive,’ this 469-mile roadway connects the Shenandoah National Park in Virginia to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina. Offering stunning views of the Appalachian Highlands, the parkway is celebrated for its diverse plant and animal life, as well as its showcase of the region’s cultural heritage. The Blue Ridge Parkway is more than just a road; it’s a journey through some of the most beautiful landscapes in the eastern United States.