SERA PETRAS
STEPHEN SAKS/GETTY IMAGES ©WHY THIS IS A
CLASSIC TRIP
ADAM.KARLIN,.
AUTHORThe Blue Ridge separates the East
Coast from the beginning of the
Midwest, the Mid-Atlantic from
the South and the cities of the
coastal plain from the rural villages
of the mountains. As a result, this
is a fascinating transition space
between several different cultures,
with distinct folkways all of its
own. And incidentally, the Blue
Ridge Parkway is a beautiful byway,
with jaw-dropping views greeting
travelers at every curve.Top: Views of the Appalachians
Left: Scallops, Zynodoa, Staunton
Right: Natural Bridge