Blue Ridge Parkway Trivia

The video explores the picturesque towns of rural Virginia, highlighting Mayberry and Mabery Mill as popular spots. It delves into the history of the Blue Ridge Parkway, a scenic road approved by President Franklin Roosevelt, with ties to President Herbert Hoover. The road, built by local farmers, cost $40,000 per mile, but the views it offers are considered priceless.

Which location is highlighted as one of the most photographed sites on the Blue Ridge Parkway?

• Mabery Mill

• Wesboro

• Front Royal

• Shenandoah Valley

What is the scenic road that runs from Front Royal to Wesboro known for?

• Its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean

• Connecting major cities

• Hugging the Blue Ridge Mountains

• Being a major highway

Which U.S. President was known to enjoy fishing in the area and wanted others to share the view?

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Abraham Lincoln

• Herbert Hoover

• George Washington

Who approved the construction of the 105-mile road?

• President Franklin Roosevelt

• President Thomas Jefferson

• President Herbert Hoover

• President George Washington

What was the approximate cost per mile for building the scenic road?

• $30,000

• $10,000

• $40,000

• $20,000

Who were primarily responsible for building the road?

• Foreign workers

• Military personnel

• City engineers

• Local farmers