RV Lifestyle Blue Ridge Parkway, Virginia and North Carolina Known as one of America’s best andmost beautiful drives, the Blue Ridge Parkway runs for 754 kilometres across Virginia and North Carolina. It follows the Appalachian Mountains − the Blue Ridge chain, specifically − from Shenandoah National Park in the north to Great Smoky Mountains National Park in the south. Because the Blue Ridge Parkway connects two national parks, it’s easy to visit both during your drive. Scenic Byway 12, Utah One of the most beautiful stretches of road in the U.S., Scenic Byway 12 spans 200 kilometres in Utah’s red-rock country. The history and culture of the area blend together, making Scenic Byway 12 a journey like no other. Scenic Byway 12 has two entry points. The southwestern gateway is fromU.S. Highway 89, four kilometres south of the city of Panguitch, not far fromBryce Canyon National Park. The northeastern gateway is from Highway 24 in the town of Torrey, near Capitol Reef National Park. Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota A social distancing-friendly destination, Theodore Roosevelt National Park in the colourful North Dakota badlands is a great place for hiking, camping and sightseeing. Bison roam throughout the North and South units of the park and most visitors can see them as they drive along the park roads. Deer, elk, feral horses, longhorns, pronghorns, coyotes and even bobcats can also be seen in various parts of the park. CSANews | SUMMER 2020 | 27
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