U.S. National Parkways
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Blue Ridge Parkway(1935) - North Carolina, Virginia
The Blue Ridge Parkway is a National Parkway and All-American Road
in the United States, noted for its scenic beauty. It runs for 469
miles, mostly along the famous Blue Ridge, a major mountain chain
that is part of the Appalachian Mountains. |
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Natchez Trace Parkway(2005) - Mississippi
The Natchez Trace Parkway is a 444-mile drive through exceptional
scenery and 10,000 years of North American history. Used by American
Indians, "Kaintucks", settlers, and future presidents, the Old Trace
played an important role in American history. |
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John
D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway(1972) - WY
Located at the heart of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, the
Rockefeller Parkway connects Grand Teton and Yellowstone National
Parks. The late conservationist and philanthropist John D.
Rockefeller, Jr. made significant contributions to several national
parks. |
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