Note: Mount Mitchell State Park is under long-term closure. Unsure of where to stop along the Blue Ridge Parkway? For unbeatable views of the mountains, pay a visit to Mount Mitchell State Park.

and Mount Mitchell, the highest peak east of the Mississippi River. Travelers to the area note the excellent hiking, gorgeous waterfalls, and call it a great place to visit with kids. Favorite ...

Mount Mitchell, the highest peak east of the Mississippi River, is within the Black Mountain Range. Mount Mitchell State Park, at the top of the mountain, has been closed since the storm as crews ...