Blue Ridge Parkway

The third day of our road trip was the day that we actually spent driving the Blue Ridge Parkway. We drove from Roanoke, Va to Asheville, Nc. The drive was about 264 miles, and it took all day to complete. We figured out rather quickly that we couldn't get out at all of the stops and overlooks, so we alternated between stopping to take pictures and taking pictures from the car. The most scenic part of the drive was the area between Boone and Asheville. This part of the parkway was at a higher elevation, and the leaves were just beautiful here. We also saw fields full of pumpkins, cabbage, and corn. The kids liked looking out for tunnels. We drove the parkway on a Sunday, and it seemed like everyone was outdoors enjoying the beautiful fall day. There were tons of people picnicing, laying out (sleeping), and reading on the side of the road. Others were riding the road in their antique cars or on their motorcycles. If I lived in this area, this is exactly how I would like to spend such a gorgeous day. Here are some of my favorite pictures from the drive.