Description

Start by downloading the Action Tour Guide app, which will function as your personal tour guide, audio tour, and map all in one. Let it become your personal navigator, storyteller, and route planner, enhancing every twist and turn of your Blue Ridge Parkway journey from Cherokee to Asheville.

Begin your immersive journey at the Oconaluftee Visitor Center Parking C in North Carolina. Here, be greeted with stories of local heritage and whispers of ancient tribes. Journeying on, the Blue Ridge Parkway weaves tales of the Cherokee and the timeless Appalachian stories that echo through the mountains.

Your first majestic stop is the Ballhoot Scar Overlook, a spot where nature's artistry unfolds. As you navigate to the Thomas Divide and Big Witch Overlook, feel the heartbeats of the mountains and valleys echoing tales of the Cherokee legends. The Bunches Bald Overlook offers panoramas that seem like nature's canvas painted in countless hues, followed by the poetic beauty of Plott Balsam Overlook.

The drive takes you through Soco Gap and the Thunder Struck Ridge Overlook, each viewpoint adding another layer to the intricate tales of this land. At Waterrock Knob, breathe in the vistas stretching across the horizon, and lose yourself in nature's grandeur at Yellow Face Overlook.

Then discover Cherokee's heart, Cherokee Rose, which whispers legends of indigenous tribes and their tales. Journey onwards to the Roy Taylor Forest Overlook, a testament to nature's undying beauty. The scenic expanse of Cowee Mountain Overlook is followed by the panoramic views from Rough Butt Bald Overlook.

Feel how nature's magic becomes palpable as you visit Cathedral Falls And French Broad Falls. Bask in the beauty of Black Balsam Knob, the ethereal allure of Skinny Dip Falls Trailhead, and the charm of Cherry Cove Overlook. History and nature intertwine at the Fryingpan Mountain Lookout Tower, followed by a serene halt at Pisgah Inn.

As the journey proceeds, the rugged charm of Mount Pisgah awaits, with its history deeply rooted in local legends. Overlooks like Mills River Valley and Bad Fork Valley paint portraits of valleys, peaks, and the eternal sky.

In essence, your tour is not just a drive; it’s an odyssey through time, culture, and nature’s wonders. This tour promises countless memories, stories, and breathtaking views. So, fasten your seatbelts, press play on your guide, and embark on your journey.