A drive to the mountains near where I live seemed like a good adventure over the weekend. After an hour of driving I started to see hills that soon turned into mountains. When I got off the highway there was an entrance to the Blue Ridge Parkway. The morning was getting more and more interesting! I decided to drive on it for a while and every couple of miles there was a lookout point. I stopped, got out of the car and took a good look at the mountains. It became breezy as the road ascended and I needed to wear a sweater as I looked out to see these panoramic views.
Peaceful lake
From a lookout spot
Informational sign
Panoramic view
Summer flowers
Since I also enjoy flowers I thought that these wildflowers were a charming part of the landscape. The events of this day produced some wonderful memories.
And a little cooler in the higher elevations than at sea level where I’m at right now. Happy summer Meg.
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Thanks Renee! It was refreshing to feel the cool air in late June… :)
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Gorgeous vistas :)
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The views were breathtaking!
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I love the Blue Ridge Mountains, they’re especially incredible during autumn. We went there while we were exploring Shenandoah and the surrounding areas. It’s gorgeous country!
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I’m really looking forward to going back in the fall to see the foliage – it’s beautiful right now too!
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We drove the Blue Ridge Parkway last year. It is indeed beautiful – stunning views.
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That must have been a wonderful experience – I’d like to do that sometime!
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Sight seeing close to home is often full of surprises.
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That is so true! I have enjoyed seeing so many interesting places close to where I live… :)
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Excellent set of beautiful photos. I love all of them.
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Thank you so much – it was wonderful to see these mountains!
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beautiful gallery of gorgeous views!
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Thanks Lola! I’m really happy to have found this so close to home… :)
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I think a good day akso ;-)
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It was a day I’ll remember for a long time!
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Gorgeous views indeed!
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I think that mountain views are so impressive!
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Beautiful through your lens, Meg! :)
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Thank you Amy – it’s fun to find new places to photograph!
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Looks like a perfect way to spend a day :)
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It was an marvelous day that I won’t soon forget!
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I do like the coast, but sometimes there’s nothing better than taking a trip to the mountains. It feels fresher and you can clear your head… wonderful photos, the wildflowers are so pretty
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Thank you! You make a great point about the mountains, and the wildflowers made the scenery even more charming… :)
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I love wandering places I’ve never seen before, glad you had such a great day 😋
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It is so much fun to go on an adventure and this was a great experience!
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We were in that vicinity over July 4th weekend. I hadn’t seen the mountains in a long time, and enjoy seeing your photos. I managed to delete the photos from my Nikon’s card without downloading them. Glad there were a few on my cell phone!
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It was a beautiful day and I want to go back to the mountains in the fall when the leaves are changing color – it should be really lovely!
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