Grandfather Mountain

Yesterday was absolutely gorgeous out, and I decided to take a trip to the mountains to view the fall foliage. The leaves are just starting to peak in the higher elevations. I traveled north on 421 to Boone, picked up 221/321 to Blowing Rock, and hopped on the Blue Ridge Parkway towards Grandfather Mountain, which was my final destination.

Panoramic view from the Blue Ridge Parkway before the Linn Cove Viaduct.

Viaduct straight ahead!

View from Grandfather Mountain

View of the mile high swinging bridge on Grandfather Mountain.

Trail from the lower parking lot to the swinging bridge.

It was such a beautiful drive I might have to do it again next week during peak!!!