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.
Thanks Renee! It was refreshing to feel the cool air in late June… :)
Gorgeous vistas :)
The views were breathtaking!
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!
I’m really looking forward to going back in the fall to see the foliage – it’s beautiful right now too!
We drove the Blue Ridge Parkway last year. It is indeed beautiful – stunning views.
That must have been a wonderful experience – I’d like to do that sometime!
Sight seeing close to home is often full of surprises.
That is so true! I have enjoyed seeing so many interesting places close to where I live… :)
Excellent set of beautiful photos. I love all of them.
Thank you so much – it was wonderful to see these mountains!
beautiful gallery of gorgeous views!
Thanks Lola! I’m really happy to have found this so close to home… :)
I think a good day akso ;-)
It was a day I’ll remember for a long time!
Gorgeous views indeed!
I think that mountain views are so impressive!
Beautiful through your lens, Meg! :)
Thank you Amy – it’s fun to find new places to photograph!
Looks like a perfect way to spend a day :)
It was an marvelous day that I won’t soon forget!
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
Thank you! You make a great point about the mountains, and the wildflowers made the scenery even more charming… :)
I love wandering places I’ve never seen before, glad you had such a great day 😋
It is so much fun to go on an adventure and this was a great experience!
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!
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!