Cloggers in the Blue Ridge Mountains turn rhythm into motion rooted in mountain history. The dance took shape in the 1800s, blending Irish and Scottish step dancing with African American rhythms, refined in Appalachian communities. Performed on wooden floors with hard shoes and steady mountain timing, clogging grew from barn dances, house parties, and front-porch gatherings where fiddle tunes set the pace. Tight, percussive steps—heel-toe snap and syncopation—lock in with banjo, fiddle, and guit

The Blue Ridge Parkway is a 469 mile scenic drive running from the blue ridge mountains in North Carolina all the way into northern Virginia. The drive is stunning during fall and is a must do at least once in your life. While visiting the blue ridge parkway near Asheville, make sure to stop and hike to craggy pinnacle or park at lane pinnacle overlook for sunset! Closures of the road can occur due to ongoing maintenance and weather, so it is best to check the official Blue Ridge Parkway website

Have you driven the most scenic road in America? ⛰️ Follow @smoky.mountain.soul for more ideas in the Blue Ridge Mountains 📍Blue Ridge Parkway. North Carolina/Virginia 🛣️ The Blue Ridge Parkway stretches 469 miles through the mountains of North Carolina & Virginia 🥾 Hikes & drive-up mountain overlooks along the entire route ⛽️ Fuel up before hopping on- there are no gas stations & limited food options! 🔍 Check for current road closures at nps.gov @blueridgenps ⛔️ DON’T LITTER ⛔️ | Smoky Moun