Wow!! The views are incredible. The Parkway runs on the crest of a range of mountains so that at different times the overlooks provide a view to the west, like the one on tthe left, and to the east. 
This is a small stretch of reconstructed narrow gauge railway such as was built by lumber companies in the early 20th century to transport the lumber that was being harvested in the Blue Ridge mountains. This small section that crosses a beautiful small stream of what was a 50 mile railway is at a stop along the Parkway.
An interessting formation of rocks at one of the numerous outlooks.
Wahoo! who'd had thunk that a staple of Bonairian cuisine could be featured at a restaurant in Lynchburg VA.
I had a fantastic hamburger made from locally raised beef served on a fresh bun with grainy Dijon mustard, with fries and ice tea for lunch at Mangia. A delicious slice of home made tiramisu was included in the $8.99 lunch special.
Riding on the Parkway is a lot of fun; the pace is slow, the traffic is light and the views are ever-changing and one more breathtaking than the other.
Riding on the Parkway is a lot of fun; the pace is slow, the traffic is light and the views are ever-changing and one more breathtaking than the other.
Tonight I'm in Ronoake; tomorrow I will continue riding south on the Parkway.
Hi Guy,
ReplyDeleteWe travelled some of the same roads in March this year. We visited the Civil War Museum and found it very interesting. We never traveled the Blue Ridge Parkway for it was raining very hard and we would have not seen the view. We look forward to your descriptions of great food and drink.