NanciL wrote:
Terryallan wrote:
Those are the Blue Ridge mountains you see off in the distance. While they are in the Appalachian Mountains. They are the largest chain. They are just called the Blue Ridge mountains just to separate them from the other smaller sections included in the Blue Ridge chain. like the Smokey Mountains. Pisgah, and Shenandoah.
I know I am biased. But the truth is. the Blue Ridge Mts are the coolest in the summer, and coldest in the winter. The highest peak East of the Mississippi is located in the Blue Ridge MT. And if you want to camp. There is a Campground every where you look up there. But you got to be ready to climb the hill. No interstates lead you there from Hickory. Best way to go is 321, or 16. You live less than an hour from the BRP and some of the prettiest views in the world. A day trip to go ride the Parkway is such a relaxing getaway. Close enough just to go camp for the weekend, and be there, and setup by dark on Friday after work. Go explore.
You are not biased! You are correct!
And if I may add a bit; that highest mountain is Mt Mitchell and it actually is part of the "Black Brothers" which are six mountains all over 6000 feet. You can drive to the top and then take a trail that goes over all six peaks
Jack L
We were just up that way this weekend camping at Curtis Creek Campground. On saturday we drove the subaru further up the single lane dirt road that the campground sits on, all the way to the Blue Ridge Parkway. We then headed south by Mount Mitchell until we got off on the east side of Asheville. Leaves didn't look to be in their prime. I'm thinking another week at least. It was rainy and foggy though....
