Foggy Mountain Pisgah Day

My son and I traveled the Southern portion of the Blue Ridge Parkway to climb to the highest point on the Parkway located at Richland Balsam, elevation 6053 feet above sea level.  It was rainy, cloudy and the coldest since I arrived in Asheville.  The high temperature was 69 degree F and the lowest was 53 degree F.  The only patch of sunlight that was encountered was near the top at Reinhart Gap.
We did use my car today but there was plenty of gasoline in the tank to traverse the Blue Ridge Parkway.  In addition to stopping at many of the overlooks on the Blue Ridge Parkway, we visited Sliding Rock where children and adults slide down into the creek below and to the Looking Glass Falls.
My Asheville trip is coming to an end as I plan to travel North towards New Jersey to visit my two remaining children.  My plan is to stop into Lexington first, however.
Hope everyone enjoyed Asheville!
A special thanks goes out to my son and his fiancee for being such wonderful hosts, they truly made this trip one I will never forget.  Love you both guys!

The Traveller!

Looking Glass Falls

This photo of Looking Glass Falls was taken approximately nine (9) miles of the Blue Ridge Parkway on Route 276 in Pisgah National Forest near Brevard, North Carolina.  The 60 foot waterfalls gets its name from Looking Glass Rock, which resembles a wintertime mirror (or 'Looking Glass') of sunlight, as water freezes on its side and reflects the sun. Love those waterfalls!

Sliding Rock

This photo of Sliding Rock was taken approximately eight (8) miles off Blue Ridge Parkway on Route 276 in Pisgah National Forest near Brevard North Carolina.  As one can see on the left of photo their are two (2) bars that were constructed so as children and adults alike line up to ride down to the waters below. I for one witnessed a young lad doing just that today. This would be a great place for the grandchildren to come during their trip next July.  Are you listening guys!

Reinhart Gap View

This photo was taken near Reinhart Gap (5455 feet in elevation) near mile marker 429 on Blue Ridge Parkway, 40 miles South of Asheville North Carolina.  As one can see from the photo there is an abundant number of different colors in the Mountains.  My only wish was that the sun had showed itself a bit more.

Mills River Overlook View

This photos was taken from Mills River Overlook near mile marker 402 on Blue Ridge Parkway approximately 12 miles South of Asheville, North Carolina. The photo was taken at 4085 feet in elevation.  I just love the rolling mountainside.

Big Ridge Overlook View

This photo was taken at Big Ridge Overlook near mile marker 404 on Blue Ridge Parkway approximately 14 miles South of Asheville North Carolina.  The Overlook elevation is 3820 feet above sea level.  Love those oranges!

Biltmore Day (3X)

It was a very overcast day in Asheville with some rain and wind as well.  The temperatures were a bit cooler as well as the high only hit 70 degrees F and the low fell to 55 degrees F. The weather did not dampen our spirits though as we toured the Biltmore House and the Biltmore Estates. The trip was the first for my son and his fiancee, my third. Although it was my third trip through the Biltmore House, I still picked up new information about the place.  I just wonder how much this house and the furnishings are worth in today's dollars.  I would guess in the billions.
For the second day in a row gasoline was not required as my son drove his car.
The Biltmore House, the Gardens, Antler Hill Village, and the Inn on Biltmore Estates all made it a very enjoyable day.
Next up is the Blue Ridge Parkway toward Pisgah Mountain.  Let's hope the weather will cooperate.
Until then!

The Traveller