A light snow over the last golden leaves of fall.
Sunrise at Ridge Junction Overlook, Milepost 355
This was my first real sunrise on the Parkway. The sun appeared red at first, but seemed to break through the top of the clouds at the end. ~ Ridge Junction Overlook is on the Blue Ridge Parkway near Asheville, North Carolina and Mount Mitchell State Park.
Spring Fog at Craggy Gardens, Milepost 364
This image of the Craggy Gardens trail was taken in early spring on a beautiful misty morning. ~ Craggy Gardens is on the Blue Ridge Parkway near Asheville, North Carolina. The woods are known for uniquely shaped trees leading to exposed Appalachian balds. The area is popular for hiking: visit our online Guide to the […]
Sunset Through the Raven’s Roost Tree, Milepost 10.7
Blessings. The Blue Ridge Parkway is just awe-inspiring. You never get tired of a little hiking, a little awing, and a lot of photography. Recently, we went to Raven’s Roost on the Blue Ridge Parkway. At sunset, it is something to remember… you can see for miles and miles… and the tree, the Raven’s Roost […]
Sunrise at Elk Mountain Overlook, Milepost 274.3
We got the perfect start to the New Year with an early-morning pink, misty sunrise from Elk Mountain Overlook. Photo taken with a Canon Rebel T2i. ~ Elk Mountain Overlook is on the Blue Ridge Parkway in between Boone and Deep Gap, North Carolina. It provides long-range views into the Yadkin Valley. The Blue Ridge […]
Stars over Ferrin Knob Tunnel, Milepost 401
Date Taken: 10/20/2015 Location: Ferrin Knob Tunnel – milepost 401 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, south of Asheville, NC Camera: Canon 5d Mark iii Lens: Canon 16-35 2.8L ii Focal Length: 16 ISO: 3200 Shutter: 30 Aperture: 2.8 Filters: none Exposure: Manual How I Got This Shot: Photographed about an hour before sunrise, so it […]
Parkway North of View Lane Pinnacle Overlook
Date Taken: 10/23/2015 Location: Just north of View Lane Pinnacle Overlook, Milepost 372.1 Beautiful fall colors on the lower elevations.
Fall Reflections at Price Lake
Location: Price Lake Overlook, Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 296.7 Lingering color near milepost 297 highlights forty-seven acre Price Lake, which is the Parkway’s largest water feature.
Blue Ridge Parkway Fall Colors Tracker
This Blue Ridge Parkway Fall Colors Tracker is the best way to keep up with Autumn leaf and foliage changes. Elevation map updated Thursdays in 2015.
Photo Tour of Green Knob Trail, October 11, 2015
The Green Knob Trail is a 2.3-mile hike in Price Park that passes through woods, valleys, and meadows, over Sims Creek, and under the Sims Creek Viaduct.
View of Grandfather from Grandmother at Sunrise, Milepost 306.6
Date Taken: 10/12/2015 Location: Grandmother Mountain, Milepost 307 An autumn sun rises over the High Country in this photo taken from Grandmother Mountain. Fall color is now well on its way in locations lower than 4,000 feet, with areas in Boone and Blowing Rock offering some spectacular viewing.
Photo Tour of Rough Ridge Trail, Milepost 302.8
Rough Ridge is a 1.5-mile out-and-back hike to a series of extraordinary stone overlooks. It is a well-known hike in the Boone High Country, but it is actually a smaller section of the 13-mile Tanawha Trail. Hikers will see long-range views of Grandfather Mountain, the Linn Cove Viaduct, and Linville Gorge. To hike this trail, start […]