Blue Ridge Parkway

Cherokee is the southern terminus for the Blue Ridge Parkway, and it was a quick hop from the campground to start our way up. We’d done part of the highway with mom a few years ago, so her spirit traveled with us.

Last time, it was early spring. The trees had not leafed out yet so the views of the endlessly layered Smokey Mountains were spectacular. This time, we experienced our frequent compaint about “Scenic Drives” … all you can see is the trees lining the road. The canopies were nice. But many of the scenic overlooks allowed just a peek through at the misted mountains. We did get a few spectacular views, and noticed that fall colors were beginning to peek through.

I am including the last photo to share the Wilson Nicoll Memorial Tunnel Horn Honk, with a bonus Wilson Nicoll Memorial “*DAMN* the FLASH went off when it wasn’t supposed to!"Read more