#blueridgeparkway

A fern frond unfurling on Mountains to Sea trail near Asheville, North Carolina.

Cloudy view of Looking Glass Rock from the Pounding Mill Overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway near Asheville, North Carolina. What are some of your favorite overlooks on the Parkway?

Sunlight shining down through the clouds at Mount Pisgah on the Blue Ridge Parkway near Asheville, North Carolina.

A trillium blooming on the Mountains to Sea trail near Asheville, North Carolina. Happy to see our first one of the spring!

We always enjoy seasonal visits to this trio of trees at the Funnel Top Mountain Overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway near Asheville, North Carolina. They should be budding leaves soon!

Timed between winter storms, I missed getting to see a snow covered viaduct but was awe-struck by the clear, long range views and overcast sky.

The viaduct is only about a 1.5 mile hike from the Beacon Heights parking area on the Blue Ridge Parkway, but I continued closer to 3 miles taking detours on the Tanawha Trail and some of the other trails nearby. So worth it to get to stop and admire the trees, rocks, and still slightly frozen waterfalls along the way.

This winter the call of the mountains has been irresistible and I have been finding myself drawn to the closed Blue Ridge Parkway. The viaduct near Linville was the perfect destination on mild, overcast day. It was strange being out there all alone as it is usually busy being such a spectacular and popular spot. The remnants of the snow from the last storm remained, adding drama to the landscape and drawing me further than originally planned.

It was an awesome experience getting to walk along the viaduct on the closed Blue Ridge Parkway near Linville, North Carolina. It has been on my list for years and finally made the drive to find myself in complete solitude in an area that is usually full of traffic and people. Timed between winter storms, I missed the snow on the road but was awe-struck by the snow laced landscapes, frozen waterfalls, and clear skies. The viaduct is about 1.5 miles from the nearest parking at Beacon Heights.

Still standing tall, the weathered structures of these old evergreens frame such a beautiful landscape. I am drawn to this spot every time we drive pass them, so it was an awesome experience to stop along my walk on the closed parkway and spend some time with this beautiful scene on such a perfect winter day.

It never ceases to amaze me how special and unique these mountain experiences are, each visit to familiar locations are one of a kind. I wish I could escape and go play more often! If you have a favorite place you have visited or would love to see our perspective of it, please reach out as we’d love to add more places to the never-ending, ever-growing list of destinations.