Sunday I drove a hiker up to Thunder Ridge on the Blue Ridge Parkway to make a day hike. After I let her off (about 7:30 AM) , I couldn't resist taking the 10 minute scenic walk. Boy, was I surprised at the views. It was like I was flying above the clouds at times and at other times the clouds looks like a frozen lake.
Well, I know what this is!!!!
I watched for this nasty stuff with every step.
Now that mine is finally healing, I definitely do not want any more.
There were lots of huge rocks as well as the beautiful view on my little walk.
The Views from Otter Lake
The James River Car Bridge, Footbridge, and Picnic Area
My Last Overlook of the Beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains
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Hello, looks like a pretty place for a hike. I always enjoy my visit to the BlueRidge Parkway. I believe I have been to Otter Lake. Pretty views and sky captures! Enjoy your day and the week ahead!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful place. I can see the blue haze on the Blue Ridge mountains, and the trail looks a lovely place to walk. Of course
ReplyDeletenow I'm thinking of 'The Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, on the trail of the lonesome pine...' :)
Oh wow, what an amazing place! The clouds from above are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteyes, avoid more poison ivy, def. don't want to go near that again
ReplyDeletefor a 10 minute walk, there is a lot of lovely scenery :)
That looks like a beautiful hike. That last photo with the clouds beneath you is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteOh it is beautiful -- love these incredible views. it looks like my kind of walk. The poison ivy makes me itch just looking at it (here in Oregon we have poison oak, but it is the same poison and just as easy to get into accidentally and just as hard to get rid of.)
ReplyDeleteLovely post Genie, lots of pretty photos. Great reflection shots also and that poison ivy? Glad you shared the pic as it reinforces my ID of the stuff.
ReplyDeleteWow! You took some very lovely pictures. It's like taking a virtual tour. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photo's. I moved on over to this one :) x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful place!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photos Genie. You saw all that in 10 minutes? Lucky you to get to spend some time in such a beautiful place. Hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteLove the views, the stone steps as well as th wooden steps
ReplyDeletesuch beautiful views genie!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteLovely series.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots of a beautiful place!
ReplyDeleteWishing you a happy weekend!
So glad you took that walk! The views are heavenly over the clouds!
ReplyDeleteLovely reflections along the river too - it was a very calm morning!
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I love your short hike. Lots of views in just 10 minutes. We have lots and lots of PI here and I watch for it even though I am not sensitive to it. I hear that one often gets sensitive later in life.
ReplyDeleteThis is a really beautiful walk and you took great clear photos, thanks for the trip.
ReplyDeleteHow gorgeous is that!
ReplyDeleteit's just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely journey you took us on. Such a beautiful area.
ReplyDeletegorgeous photos....I can see why they are called the Blue Ridge Mountains!
ReplyDeleteI was there long ago... Magical place!
ReplyDeletePretty views- looks like a wonderful place for a stroll, or hike. I've had poison ivy, once. Awful, awful, awful.
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