Toms Spring Falls, also called Daniel Ridge Falls, is an easy hike from the parking area, summer or winter. Located in the general area of the fish hatchery, near Brevard, it is only around three miles or so from the … Read More
The Blue Ridge Parkway generally runs to the south and east of the downtown area of Asheville, but does in fact, pass through the city limits in a couple of places. That’s how close it is, and helps to explain … Read More
This is looking east across the valley, from the northern end of the Linn Cove Viaduct. Vast acreages of Pisgah National forest ensure that spectacular fall color will be all but guaranteed this time of year. The area shown here … Read More
This is where everyone wants to be when the fall colors show their stuff. The Linn Cove Viaduct is well known for attracting leaf viewers since the color here is second to none, with unencumbered views provided by the most … Read More
The sun rays dance, prior to a beautiful sunset behind Cold Mountain. Taken from the Blue Ridge Parkway, near the Mt. Pisgah trail head parking area… typical of what one might see on any summer evening. Cold Mountain is one of … Read More
Clouds form in the treetops on the base of Craggy Pinnacle after a late summer storm, while tenacious traces of golden light bathe the valley at times. Shot from the visitor center parking area. The visitor center sits among the Great … Read More
Just another summer afternoon view from a popular overlook near Asheville. The mountains in this scene lie in a generally northeast direction, toward the highest portions of the parkway and the remote Craggy Mountains. This overlook is also a favorite … Read More