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As American pioneers moved westward, the Blue Ridge Mountains
slowed them down. So many of them decided to settle here. These are
big mountains, the highest in the East.
The views to peaks and misty valleys inspired a national park through here -the Blue Ridge Parkway- solely for driving and gazing. All along it are engaging communities and cool, beautiful wild areas.
Asheville is its anchor and is indeed a solid, magnetic city. The Grove Park Inn, Biltmore Estate and business area testify to a vision limited only by the sky.
Farther up into the mountains, the scale and quiet become enormous. The challenge of living here is reflected in the unassuming communities. They understand the balance they must acquire in such awesome nature. You can sense it in the inspired music and handcrafts made here. You have to see this place and touch it to believe it.