www.floydfolks.org & http 1-540-808-2880 -floydlcfgroup@gmail – PO box 179 Floyd,Virginia 24091 The Blue Ride Parkway The Blue Ridge Parkway, Americas Favorite Drive, will be celebrating its 75th Birthday in 2010. Started in the 1930s as a Depression-era public works project, it took over fifty years to complete. This highway, noted for its beautiful scenic views, meanders through the Blue Ridge Mountains for 469.1 miles from Shenandoah National Park in Virginia to US 441 at Oconaluftee in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park near Cherokee, North Carolina. For seventeen miles it winds its way through Floyd County, one of the most beautiful and photographed areas of the parkway. There is no fee for using the parkway and it is a favorite destination for many travelers for many reasons. Along the parkway can be found plenty of opportunities to stop, eat, stretch, visit restrooms and exhibits, hike, fish or view wildlife. Historic sites and buildings, each with its own unique history, are found all along the parkway giving the traveler opportunities to be transported back in time as they explore the cultural heritage of the area while enjoying the spectacular natural views. The parkway is an excellent destination for birdwatchers. The Appalachian Mountains are along the flyway for most eastern migratory birds. Photographers also will find an abundance of unique photographic opportunities. Hikers and horseback riders, as well as wildflower and history enthusiast will find …

www.floydfolks.org & http 1-540-808-2880 -floydlcfgroup@gmail – PO box 179 Floyd,Virginia 24091 The Town of Floyd: The Town of Floyd, Virginia is located just off the Blue Ridge Parkway along the eastern crest of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. Tourists are attracted to the town by the natural scenic beauty of the mountain landscape and the ample recreational opportunities afforded: hiking, camping, fishing canoeing, hunting, etc. Many more travelers are drawn to the town because of the rich local cultural history of music and art. Home to the Floyd Country Store with its Friday Night Jamborees, Floyd boasts being one of the regions finest stops for musical entertainment. Additionally, the diversity of artists found here will offer treasures for those looking for items from old fashioned hand crafted heirloom pieces to creations of modern art. In the heart of the town of Floyd, visitors and locals alike enjoy shopping at the unique shops such as the New Mountain Mercantile, Finders Keepers, The Book End, Chics Antiques, Floyd Antiques, The Bell Gallery, The Station, and many more. There is also the traditional supply store, Farmers Supply, where one can find anything from animal feed to building materials, to cooking utensils. The Hotel Floyd, a green hotel, is located right in Floyd, not far from the county’s only stoplight. There is also The Pine Tavern Lodge in town and various local bed and breakfasts- each with its own distinctive charm- scattered throughout the …

The thing on the Busch Gardens sign is a butterfly,and that’s why I took a video of it. The animals and animal show were also at Busch Gardens. The field in the movie is a battlefield at Gettysburg. I took a video of hte Mary Jemison sign and statue because I was reading a book about her.