Appalachia Trip #8: The Blue Ridge Parkway

Our fourth day in Appalachia took us on a long drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway which is loaded with amazing views!  If you have a national park book, stop at one of the Blue Ridge Parkway visitor's centers and get your book stamped.  The Blue Ridge Parkway cuts through a large section of Virginia and North Carolina.  The section we traveled on was in North Carolina.  We stopped at several overlooks and took in the views.

The view from Buck Springs Gap Overlook.

The parkway is a windy road and you are typically driving 40 mph or less most of the way, but the views are more than worth it.  Plus there are some very cool sights, such as Mount Mitchell, that are must sees.  Definitely take a day to drive along the parkway.  Take your time on the parkway and enjoy the sights!  If you are in a hurry, you will not enjoy the trip and you'll miss out.