For my birthday this year, George took me out of this horrible heat we've been having here --and took me on a nice ride along the Blue Ridge Parkway in NC. We started at Maggie Valley and drove to the Mt. Mitchell exit.
Today, I 'll show you some photos of some of the magnificent beauty we saw during those two days while driving along the parkway. First of all, the temperature was in the 70's --so we enjoyed riding with the windows down. That cooler air was fabulous---and that glorious mountain smell just filled my heart and soul.
Just sit back and enjoy today's photos. It was a sunny/cloudy day --so on days like this, I love to photograph the sky as much as the mountains!!!! Remember that you can enlarge the photos for some larger views...
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| Thanksgiving Dinner, anyone???? |
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| Break through those clouds, Mr. Sun!!! |
If you want more beauty than your heart can imagine, visit the Blue Ridge Parkway!!!!!
Hope you enjoyed my photos. We certainly had a fabulous trip. Sorry I didn't get to many of your posts yesterday. Our internet was out for many hours!!!! Grrrrr.....
Hugs,
Betsy
51 comments:
Your views are much better than mine were, the last time we were there. It was just coming out of winter and not yet lush and green.
Ah beautiful Betsy! And it's so nice to travel with windows wound down to fully enjoy nature: sounds, sights and smells. Thanks for sharing your birthday trip. Blessings, Jo
Hello Betsy!!!
I love driving in summer too! That's what I'll do at the end of this year on the east coast in Brazil!!!
Kisses
Bia
www.biaviagemambiental.blogspot.com
Looks like that Turkey needs to put on a bit more weight before it's ready for Thanksgiving dinner. ;)
xo Catherine
Gorgeous.I love the multiple layers in many of the pictures.
We are fortunate enough to live about 10 minutes from the Blue Ridge parkway. I really enjoy running there - so serene.
Thank you Betsy. The only time I traveled the parkway, it was either clouds or fog for all I could see was the road.
Now I know what I was missing.
Thanks so much for the wonderful mountain getaway, Betsy. I needed a break from our 90+ summer heat. Nothing can compare to cool mountain air especially with these beautiful views.
be Well n Happy,
Pam
Your great Images from the Blue Ridge brought back memories for me from years ago.
I have been on the Parkway a number of times in the past. On the Parkway in our car & Touring the Blue Ridge on our Goldwing touring bike. I never grew tired of enjoying the view's that the Blue Ridge had to offer, and never will. Nice Post, Betsy.
Les
Such lovely scenes, Betsy. I have been along part of this. It is really something to see.
I have been on all of this with many stops to take a pic. Lovely shots.
The Blue Ridge is one of my favorites in all the world. There's just something about standing on top of a mountain and having valleys and mountains unfold before you that refreshes me.
It sure looks a beautiful place with the blue mountains rolling away in the distance. I wish our tour had included this part of the country.
Great pictures! I love this area, too! Every Fall we feel drawn to the Smokies and I would also like to see them in the Spring!
One of my most favorite memories involves turkeys and The Blue Ridge Parkway:)
really beautiful. even just seeing the photos is refreshing for the heart and soul...
Beautiful pictures. I can almost smell the cool mountain air. If I lived closer I would be there all the time. Thanks for sharing and making my day.
So lovely to drive through a fabulous place like this with the windows down and the breeze caressing the face! Have a great day!
Beautiful pics Bets! You're making me homesick! :)
Beautiful photos, Betsy!
Thank you Betsy for giving me a dose of those beautiful mountains! Just what I needed this morning.
I don't think I have to tell you how I feel about these photos--and the Parkway and Drive. Thanks.
Best,
Bonnie
I love it too. One day, I hope to visit there while fall peaks!!!
We didn't make it there this year, but perhaps we can plan one for next summer. The photos are gorgeous. I think God's majesty is best shown in mountains, oceans, and the sky.
That shot of the sun 'fighting' to come through those blustery clouds is awesome, Bets. You need to blow that up and frame it!:>)
This brings back memories of my childhood rides in these mountains. Gorgeous!!!
I hear ya on the internet. Grrrrrr! My computer was down most of last week - going in the shop on Monday and again on Thur. Acting up all week long. Beautiful photos Betsy. What an awesome place. Beauty to behold.
we just got home from more beauty than our hearts could stand at the beach. it was so beautiful, the skies looked a lot like this, but over sand and gulf waters not mountains. vistas are wonderful, mountains or beaches.
You do live in God's Country!!!
Enjoy your day!!
Debbie's Travels
A glorious drive, Betsy. What a nice birthday present from you r wonderful George.
I like having clouds around too. MB
This post could have been called "Layers", because that's what it is. Layers and layers of beautiful mountains, how I LOVE my mountains. I don't think people realize how much they really do protect us. Gosh, I have never seen a wild turkey just walking around, they are so cagey and shy.
We sure have a beautiful world to enjoy! : )
I would so love to drive the parkway.....your pictures are so great!
Wow I've missed reading blogs. Haven't sat down for a week and am trying to catch up!
OK gotta read your recent ones...see you later, ha
Betsy the Beauty, lol
Wonderful info and great shots my friend.
It's easy to see why they call the "Blue Ridge". Very beautiful.
Kay
wow, 35 comments already! You have such a successful and popular blog. Congrats! And your photos, as usual, are spectacular!
I love the amazing landscapes in the west, but there's just something about the mountains in the Smoky Mountain range that just call to me. It's so peaceful looking. Great photos.
It IS beautiful!! I was not there long enough in 1996.
It is beautiful!! Thanks for sharing it with us!
The second to last photo of the clouds was awesome! So is the Blue Ridge Parkway - I have seen some of it and it is gorgeous! sandie
This area is definitely on my places-I-have-to-visit list! Beautiful photos, Betsy. I love the mist in the mountains, or do they call it fog? Whatever, it makes for a beautiful scene!
thanks for taking us along for the ride. Beautiful scenes.
The Blue Ridge Parkway is just beautiful. I really do hope we make it to that part of the country someday. Thanks for sharing.
Been there, saw some of the beauty but once is not enough. Sure wish I could go back.
I can certainly see why they call them the Blue Ridge Mountains. They're such beautiful colors. Diane
It's been such a long time since we've traveled over Skyline Drive. I think it may well be time for a fall one. :)
You captured the rolling mountains beautifully! How could anymore not look at these and give a deep sigh.
Hope you're having a great week Betsy!
Your beautiful pictures make me want to go back again. I love driving down the parkway.
Beautiful! Thanks for the tour. Was that wild turkey white???
Oh my....wild turkeys!! That is awesome! :) those clouds are something aren't they :) Love how the sun is peeking through!
Great pics and I am sooo glad you had such a wonderful time and celebration for your bday :)
That turkey looks white or is it just how the sun is hitting it? I, too, LOVE the mountains!
You sure don't have to travel far to be in the midst of beauty! A beauty amongst the beauty celebrating her birthday!
I love the mountains! It has been over 15 years but we did drive on the Skyline to the Parkway. It was a wonderful drive. I love going on scenic drives like that. Great pictures!
Hugs,
Angela
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