Location: US-221 and NC-194, Avery Cty Again, no reassurance shield after the 194 split. Location: US-221 and Blue Ridge Pkwy, Avery Cty About a mile later, we’ll approach the Blue Ridge Parkway for the final time. Location: US-221 and Blue Ridge Pkwy, Avery Cty Turn left to connect to the parkway.  S to NC-183, N … Continue reading U.S. Route 221, NC-194 to Blue Ridge Pkwy