Along the Blue Ridge Mountains for over 400 miles is a Parkway that was built during the Great Depression to give the local people an ability to work and earn a living. It is some of the most beautiful areas of America. This book, Blue Ridge Parkway Beauties, is a second edition by N.W. BoyerAbout the Author: N.W. Boyer is the author of The Blue Ridge Mountain series and a historical novel entitled THE SEEDS. She has written a number of books for young people. All are available on Amazon. (N.W.Boyer and Nancy W. Boyer) Her love for history and travel has led her to write about the history and beauty of the Blue Ridge where she lives six months of the year.