The scenic Blue Ridge Parkway travels over 469 miles of mountain tops through North Carolina and Virginia. Along the way, there are plenty of panoramic overlooks, picnic areas, and several campgrounds to accommodate both trailers and tents. The Blue Ridge Parkway also offers more than one hundred hiking trails, as well as access to larger trail systems like the 2000 mile long Appalachian Trail and the 900 mile Mountain to Sea Trail in North Carolina.

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Bringing along the right camping supplies and gear is a vital part of any successful camping trip. The following camping checklist is a general guide for the average family camping weekend. Your camping supply list may differ, depending on the climate, location, and type of camping facilities you are visiting. If you are backpacking, kayak or canoe camping, or enjoying another type of camping where gear weight is crucial, check our lightweight backpacking tips.

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Have you ever left on a camping trip and realized you forgot one or more essential items? You had to drag yourself to the nearest store (20-30 miles) to find that item you forgot. This should be a reminder to check your supplies carefully before leaving next time. First time campers may not know what essentials to bring on their first trip so I have prepared a few tips that might save the heartache (and extra gallons of gas) of driving to the nearest store.

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