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The Folk Art Center on the Parkway in Asheville, NC is home to the Southern Highlands Craft Guild.

There is no fee to travel the Blue Ridge Parkway and entrances and exits are available at intersections with all major highways. Taking short side trips into the many communities along the Parkway route is an excellent way to explore this region of the country.

There is a charge for camping ($16 per site) and those visitors with Golden Age or Golden Access Passports or the new Interagency Senior or Access Pass pay a reduced camping fee. Click here for more information on the Interagency Pass program.

For organized activities such as sporting events, ceremonies or large group gatherings, a Special Use Permit may be necessary. Commercial Filming of any type also requires a permit.

The Parkway's Hunter Access Permit Program is expected to transition to an on-line system in November 2009. Until that time, to obtain a permit for the 2009-2010 season, contact a Parkway Visitor Center, Ranger Office, or a Park Ranger. Permits for 2008-2009 will be honored this year, but must be carried with your license.