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Title Easel - "Birds of the Blue Ridge"
Date August 1973
Description Image shows three automobiles in the parking area at the Boston Knob Overlook. One of the automobiles is a truck with a camper set over the bed of the truck. Near the truck there is an interpretive easel, and there is a trail cut through the grass. The sign for the Boston Knob Overlook is visible beyond the easel. The image was taken near milepost 38.8 in Section 1F of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Taken by Robert G. Bruce in August 1973.
Location Location Name: Boston Knob Overlook
Parkway Milepost: 38.8
Latitude: 37.81155
Longitude: -79.22769
Creator Individual Robert G. Bruce
Tags Amherst County (Va.)
Automobile parking
Automobiles
Interpretive development
Photographs
Scenic overlooks
Trails
Credit Courtesy National Park Service, Blue Ridge Parkway