“ This section of Parkway through lower Virginia is notable for its pictures of mountain farming. The Blue Ridge here is a high rolling plateau which breaks in a sharp escarpment toward the east and the lower Piedmont. The Parkway generally follows the crest, which is the water divide between Atlantic and Gulf drainage, affording occasional fine views over the low country. In other places the Parkway recedes into wooded and pastoral valleys of quiet charm. ”

“ There are at present two permanent public campgrounds in the park—the Chimneys campground located about seven and a half miles from Gatlinburg, Tennessee, and the Smokemont campground located about four miles from the Oconaluftee Ranger Station in North Carolina. These campgrounds are furnished with water supply, fireplaces, tables and benches, comfort stations, and tent and trailer spaces. Campers must bring their own tent or trailer and other camping equipment. ”

“ Summer in the Blue Ridge is a refuge from the warm temperatures, the altitude accounting for as much as five degrees of coolness per thousand feet. The eastern mountains, forest covered, are notable for their summer greenery. ”

“ All who use any park trail are urged to be extremely careful with fire and to completely extinguish all fires before leaving them. SMOKERS, BE CAREFUL!
LODGING AND CAMPING FACILITIES
There are no Government-operated cabins nor lodging accommodations in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Under the policy approved by the Secretary of the Interior, tourist facilities within the boundaries of this park are limited to automobile campgrounds and picnic areas. ”

“ Camping.
At Rocky Knob in Virginia and The Bluffs in North Carolina are trailer sites and campgrounds. There you will find tent platforms, fireplaces, garbage receptacles, 6 drinking water, and comfort stations. Camping supplies are not available. Length of stay is not limited.
Highland Pastures, Rocky Knob, Virginia.
Hiking.
Trail systems have been developed in the Parkway recreational areas. At The Bluffs there are more than 20 miles of foot trails, and in each of the other areas from 3 to 5 miles. Grades are easy and can be walked comfortably. ”

“ Tourist facilities along the Parkway are being planned only where accommodations are not reasonably convenient in the towns and cities nearby. For information about accommodations and points of interest in the Blue Ridge Parkway vicinity, write to the Virginia State Chamber of Commerce, Richmond 19, Va., or the State News Bureau, Raleigh, N. C.
Picnic Grounds, Cumberland Knob, North Carolina. ”