Sunday

The View From the Blue Ridge Parkway


Saturday we took a drive down the Blue Ridge Parkway. I wanted to see the fall colors and the boys have never been up that way before.


The leaves are nearing peak and are absolutely gorgeous. And the mountains are amazing- as always. 



 We stopped every now and then to take pictures and enjoy the beautiful weather.



 And stopped at the Mt. Pisgah picnic area for lunch. I haven't been up in that area since I was a kid. You can see Mt. Pisgah from our road, and one day we hope to take the kids to hike up to it.




 We continued south on the parkway until gas started to get low and Annika started to get grumpy.



 

 We made one last stop- as requested by the boys. We hung out here for awhile- letting the boys laugh and joke about the name on the sign. And letting Annika get some energy out.





Then we headed home. This picture is overlooking Hominy Valley. Somewhere in the middle of those peaks is our home. I could look at the leaves and the mountains forever- it's good for the soul.


Luckily I can sit and look the mountains and colors anytime I want because this is the view from the south side of our house- Little Pisgah Mountain and the view from the front and north side are just a beautiful. 




9 comments:

  1. Those pictures are BEAUTIFUL! We don't get that kind of autumn color down here in Texas but I sure wish we did. Thanks for sharing them!

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  2. Amazing pictures. Makes me want to take a drive over your direction. The view from your house is the best.

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  3. wow, wow, wow, wow, wow! gorgeous pics :-) I'm so glad you guys settled in to such a great place, but we miss you around here...

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  4. Extremely beautiful. We always get up to that area after the leaves are gone. I so want to enjoy "peak" season. Thanks for letting me peak in to your blog today.

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  5. Beautiful photos! Fall makes the trees especially beautiful and colorful! Your boys are adorable!

    ~ Denise

    http://allthingsnew-denise.blogspot.com/

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  6. Gorgeous!!! We never made that drive during the fall when we lived in NC but I am determined to do it one day! The views are breathtaking!

    Thanks for linking up for Wednesday Walkabout!
    Sarah from GI Joe's Wife
    gijoeswife.blogspot.com

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  7. Beautiful pictures! We love hiking and picnicking on the Blue Ridge Parkway.

    :)Vicki

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  8. LOVE the pics!!We have pretty good color right now up in Minnesota as well :)

    http://www.happilychaotic.com

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  9. Beautiful!!!!!
    And what a name, lol. My boys would have enjoyed that :-D
    Here from the Hop.

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