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March 2009 Road Trip (Blue Ridge Parkway)

Cherohala Skyway/BRP (to Asheville, NC): [Day 1]
Mount Mitchell/BRP (to Peaks of Otter): [Day 2]
Peaks of Otter/BRP (to HOME): [Day 3]


Day 2 (March 10):


Mount Mitchell

Great views of the surrounding mountains. In the United States, it's the highest peak east of the Mississippi River. A worthwhile visit if traveling along the Blue Ridge Parkway near Asheville, NC.

Surprisingly, few people around on this day! In the lower 60's, wind around 5mph or so.


Near Altapass Orchard

Start: 35.861011, -82.034215
End: 35.878417, -81.990244


Chestoa View Overlook

Caption


Lynn Cove Viaduct

Start: 36.083549, -81.830809
End: 36.128967, -81.769751


Peaks of Otter: Deer

Serene, relaxed environment viewed from the back deck of my room at Peaks of Otter.

Notice that the deer are too focused to respond to my noises.


Peaks of Otter: Deer

Another video of a grazing deer.

Peaks of Otter, as of 2009, has no cell reception and no television. It's good to be disconnected.


Peaks of Otter: Deer

Dwindling light. Beautiful location near Abbott Lake.