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    • Type: Things To Do
    • Subtype: Scenic Driving
    • Duration: 0-30 Minutes
    • Reservations: No
    • Pets: Yes
    • Location: Afton Overlook
    • Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
    • Time Of Day: Dawn
    Image of a colorful sunrise viewed from Afton Overlook.  Low clouds hang over the valley below.

    The Afton Overlook provides an excellent introduction to the Blue Ridge Parkway. The view is spectacular at any time, but the colorful skies produced at sunrise can be truly breathtaking. And remember: No two sunrises are the same. So if you can, plan a few return visits to this unique overlook.

  • Kobuk Valley National Park

    Visit the Great Kobuk Sand Dunes

    • Type: Things To Do
    • Subtype: Backcountry Camping
    • Duration: 1-5 Days
    • Reservations: No
    • Pets: Yes
    • Location: Great Kobuk Sand Dunes at Kobuk Valley National Park
    • Season: Summer, Fall
    • Time Of Day: Day
    Hiker walking along the edge of a sand dune.

    The Great Kobuk Sand Dunes are the northern most sand dune complex in North America with an abundance of arctic wildlife.

Last updated: July 26, 2023