We are at Mount Mitchell, the highest point east of the Mississippi River. We took a trip during Thanksgiving week--and this was one of our stops. A nice couple took our picture (above) --after we hiked up to the overlook. George and I had been to Mount Mitchell years ago--but they have really fixed it up now. We had a great time. Below are more pictures.
I asked George to stand next to the sign --showing where we were. They have built this nice overlook --which wasn't here several years ago when we were here. It was quite cold up on that mountain!!!
The views from the overlook were fabulous. The mountain ranges seemed to go on forever---even though the clouds and the fog were all around us!!! I also loved seeing all of the Evergreens near us.
You can see the road which we traveled in order to get most of the way up here. We had to hike the last lap --but it wasn't too bad (pant pant)... ha.. I enjoyed seeing the clouds 'touch' the tops of those peaks in the distance!
As in some of our other recent photos, the sun kept trying to pop through the clouds... That made for some great photos --showing the sun and also the shadows.
Finally, here is my favorite picture taken from Mount Mitchell. I love seeing the sun's rays ---or sunbeams--shining down... Isn't this one marvelous?
Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving. We certainly did. I'll share much more from our trip last week over the next several blog posts. Hope you saw the neat Hallmark movie on CBS last night. It was AWESOME!
Hugs,
The clouds indeed seem to be touching the mountain tops!
ReplyDeleteAnd in that last picture, it looks like God sent a special ray of light down just for you and George.
Gorgeous pictures! I'm glad you and George can enjoy such wonderful times together. :)
Hi Betsy, Your pictures really capture the beauty of the area. The observation deck is very pretty. So glad you enjoyed your trip. Have a great day.
ReplyDeleteWhile I enjoy scenery of all kinds, it's hard to beat the good ole Smoky Mountains. Anytime I'm at a vista like that, I can't help thinking about those who first crossed these mountains in wagons - I cannot imagine who difficult it must have been.
ReplyDeleteThose are some beautiful blue skies you saw Betsy! The last photo is fantastic. Glad you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and holiday weekend.
ReplyDeleteHappy Monday!
xo Catherine
FANTASTIC!!! Those mountains look wonderful cloud patterns.THis area is certainly very scenic.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,Ruth
Beautiful pictures. I'm sure it was quite cold - and do I see a small spot of snow in one of those pictures as well??
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Oh, how awesome!
ReplyDeleteThe last picture made me think, "finger of God." What an amazing perspective you have in that picture!
45* huh? cold?
And here I was, last night saying to Husband, "Gonna be a nice day tomorrow! 45*!"
Hey Betsy, beautiful shots, I can only imagine how beautiful it was. Pictures can only capture so much. . . but those sunbeams peaking through was just amazing!!
ReplyDeleteWow, gorgeous pictures, Betsy! That really is neat to see the sun's rays coming through the clouds like that. Happy Monday to you! :-)
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness betsy, what a marvelous trip. the scenery certaintly is gorgeous. I like to see the hilltops in amongst the clouds. That last picture with the rays is very nice. We used to call the rays Angel Slides. MB
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Betsy. Love the view.
ReplyDeleteI saw the movie last night. Nothing like a good Hallmark movie except a nice hike in the mountains.
Gosh are you hardy souls. 45 degrees and windy with only a sweatshirt? Good thing you had George to share his warmth. Windy, mountain cold is a whole nutter matter.
ReplyDeleteWonderful shots and what georgeous vistas.
Love MB's term "Angel Slides".
The picture with the sunshine-sunbeam has me singing, Jesus wants me for a sunbeam!! What a lovely trip. Looks like a beautiful place. There is no end to the beauty you have within such a short drive from you! Thanks for sharing and have a great week!
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting these great pictures. They were working on this when we were there. We traveled a long way into Mt. Mitchell and it was very late afternoon. The road we wanted to take out of there to get back to our motel was blocked for repair! We had to back-track the long road back out! It was very cold when we were there, too.
ReplyDeleteThat reminded me of Bald top mountain, gorgeous photos Betsy, and I sure love going to all your places of interest, hugs my friend.
ReplyDeleteBetsy,
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning photos...being a North Carolinian, I especially treasure the beauty! ...glad you enjoyed your trip!
Nice photographs! As soon as I read that you visited the highest peak east of the Mississippi, it brought to mind that we pass by a sign several times a year that reads "highest point east of the Mississippi". The marker is on Interstate 80 near Penfield, PA. I watched the Hallmark movie last night too. I agree; it was a wonderful movie. I enjoy the Hallmark commercials almost as much as the movies!
ReplyDeleteI've never been to this place, but I'd love to visit there! Beautiful views - especially the sunbeam pic! I'm glad you had a great Thanksgiving week and that you are able to hike once again!
ReplyDeleteHave a great week!
You guys looks so absolutely happy! I must visit there...perhaps in late spring when the weather is a little warmer.
ReplyDeleteoh Betsy, I love, love, love Mount Mitchell! Haven't been there in years though. Use to hike it with my mother and step dad and we always had a picnic. Thanks for stirring some memories for me today. Have a blessed day.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots! But I like the first photo best. I love the smiles on your faces.
ReplyDeleteThe pictures are all so neat. I love seeing sunbeams shining from above also.
ReplyDeleteAs adventureous as you and Goerge are, I am so happy that your leg has healed and not holding you back. That is such a blessing. Thanks for sharing.
WoWoWeee Betsy, what incredible breathtaking views from the top of the world (or at least East of the Mississippi River!!!) I love photos of sun rays/beams shining down, too - It's like the clouds open up & the angels are singing, AHHHHHHH! =)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful beautiful beautiful!!!
Some great pictures. The sun coming down is called virgo, a delightful find.We used to think it was angels visiting when I was a kid.
ReplyDeleteWow! photos, Betsy. Your mountains are picture perfect!
ReplyDeleteI love the last picture also.Glad you had a good Thanksgiving.
ReplyDeleteMagnificent! And I bet it WAS cold up there!! Love the variations in the sky.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely fantastic photos from Mt. Mitchell. We've been there many years ago also - so long ago I can't remember whether the overlook was there or not. As the song says, "Too many miles behind me"!
ReplyDeleteYou are, of course, in my beloved mountains! Wish I could be in Asheville to do some Christmas shopping!! It was during my first trip to Asheville that I watched Secretariat win the Kentucky Derby. The rest is Triple Crown history.
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Bonnie
Beautiful shots Betsy. That's pretty high. Hope you had a good time. Diane
ReplyDeleteHi Betsy!
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderous views from Mt Mitchell! You and George look so happy on that mountain top! I loved the photo of the clouds touching the mountains and sunbeam photo.
I hope you didn't miss my post on Saturday for the NYC Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade!? My husband and I attended it for the first time in years ..it was lots of fun!
Hugs, Pat
Thank you so much for sharing these photos. I love TN, a beautiful state. These photos remind me of mountains out West. I live in AL, but TN is far more beautiful, I think.
ReplyDeleteHallmark does run some great movies all the way to Christmas. I didn't see the one last night though - too bad. I hit the sack at 7:30 last night.
ReplyDeleteThat is such an awesome place Betsy. I also love the ones that show the sun popping in. Have a great Monday.
Even though I didn't read George's blog, I KNEW where you were! We were there once and took a picture in the same spot. It is a dynamite place.
ReplyDeleteBrrrrr....this looks just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteGlad you had a nice weekend!
Funny you are there... my parents were there about a month ago. They had a wonderful time!! Love your pictures.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! And that last photo is spectacular!! Looking forward to hearing all about your trip:)
ReplyDeleteHi Betsy, The first thing that popped into my mind was that song, "I'm On The Top of the World, Looking Down on Creation", and it would not have surprised me a bit as much as you two get around! Looks like you had a great time. Have a good week, too!
ReplyDeleteThat must have been some hike up!!!
ReplyDeleteThese are some incredible pictures with the most incredible views!! I'd like to be there about now...
ReplyDeleteGlad you had a great Thanksgiving and trip, my friend. The scenery is absolutely gorgeous, thanks for taking us along on your trip.
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
CottonLady
Children, children, what AM I going to do with you! Forty five degrees and NO coats or jackets!! Now I know you must have been working up quite a sweat, but nevertheless...That sunbeam picture is FANTASTIC, and of course you know it is my very favorite!! Next favorite would be the adorable picture of you and George, the two of you make beautiful scenery all by yourselves!
ReplyDeleteThose are beautiful shots -especially the one with the sun rays. I missed the CBS movie last night - I hope I can catch it on The Hallmark Channel. I love Sam Elliott!!
ReplyDeleteMy hubby and I get down to Great Smoky Mountains National Park a couple of times a year, but we have yet to drive the Blue Ridge Parkway. We must do that sometime. Thanks for sharing these beautiful photos.
ReplyDeleteThe sun put on a spectacular display for you. Great photographs. Can you imagine the people who run the Mount Mitchell Challenge! Makes me exhausted just driving up there, much less running.
ReplyDeleteGlad you had a good Thanksgiving. Mine was quiet and nice. Did the local TurkeyTrot and vegged out. I LOVED that Hallmark Hall of Fame show. Sam Elliott is my (not so)secret crush. Hasn't he aged like a fine wine??!! XX-Cassie
ReplyDeleteOut touching clouds are we? What a fun thing to do, and I love your sun-through-the-clouds picture!
ReplyDeletenothing prettier than christms trees against gorgeous blue sky. sunbeams dancing make it all more special. i was guessing lookout mountain. beautiful spot to look out looks like a castle
ReplyDeleteYou two are having too much fun!!! ha
ReplyDeleteYou go to the most wonderful places and wearing those great Arkansas sweatshirts!!!
The sun shining through is an amazing shot.....
I missed the movie and I really wanted to see it....I love Sam Elliott...maybe it will be on again soon!
I haven't been up there in ages. Must go back!
ReplyDeleteThat last pic is great!!!
ReplyDeleteYes I watched Christmas in November. Nice happy ending. :)
You guys are so lucky to be able to do so much traveling and to such beautiful places. I hope that once Ben "retires" that we will be able to make a few trips. I know we will never get to go as much as you guys do.
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your photos are gorgeous and the views are absolutely breathtaking. glad you had a blast with George and thanks for the free tour. i enjoy this.
ReplyDeleteThat was an easy one as soon as I saw the elevation, I always loved that area. The new observation deck is really nice.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous views of the area but it does look a little chilly up there. I love that shot of you and George with the mountains and clouds in the background.
Hugs,
Judy
Another great weekend outing in some of the most beautiful parts of our country.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely incredible~~~as you overlook the sunbeams and are eye level with the clouds touching the mountain tops...amazing. I love,Love,LOVE this entry. Worth the climb, I'm sure.
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Betsy thank you for posting these. This is one of our stops next yr! Since we did Clingmans this yr, we made a promise to do Mt Mitchell next yr. lol I can never get enough of the mountain views.
ReplyDeleteWe did see the Hallmark movie and loved it!
ReplyDeleteSo what kind of vehicle do you have that doesn't seem to mind climbing mountains? How many cylinders?
And as always, the photos are BEAUTIFUL! I am glad you find people to take your picture on each trip because you two always look so happy together.
Betsy, these are some amazing photos...love the one of the clouds touching the mountains. Just so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures! I like the one with the sunbeams shining through--it almost looks a dove! Looks like you guys had a great time.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful views! I like the sun shining through. I'd love to get away for a few days, but haven't managed it yet.
ReplyDeleteHi Betsy, I agree with your choice for favorite photo. Have a great rest of the evening and a nice Tuesday tomorrow! Stay warm and dry.
ReplyDeleteThe mountains and the sunbeams are terrific...wow Betsy...gorgeous photos!!!
ReplyDeleteWow again, Love the pics, gorgeous! Thanks for sharing Mt Mitchell with us
ReplyDeletekim
Your travels with George are always full of fun and marvelous sceneries. I would say i am envious, and the photos always represent splendidly these travels. But what i always observe is that you always dress in uniform and that makes it more loving and sweet. How lovely!
ReplyDeleteHey Betsy that last photo is my favorite. It is one of those holes in the floor of Heaven you see from time to time.
ReplyDeleteIt is raining cats and dogs here tonight,we are suppose to get 4".
Hope it doesn't come all at one time we'll be flooded for sure.
Have a blessed tomorrow.
Marilyn
Like the way how the sun light and shadows of clouds made patterns over the mountains.
ReplyDeleteLovely place!
Just beautiful! You look so relaxed,as I'm sure you were!
ReplyDeletebeautiful photos Betsy!
ReplyDeleteYou really do get out and about!
whoaaa..those are really awesome pictures! i think that i really need to go for refreshing to a place like that. i wish i could.. *cross my finger =P
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What fabulous views. The sunbeam one is tops. love the one of the clouds on top of the mountains and the one of you two on top of the mountain. Brrrrr
ReplyDeleteWhat a loving couple, high up there. You were closer to heavens in the photo! The view was serene and great. I think you both made the scenic picture pretty!
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