The Blue Ridge Parkway is especially beautiful this time of year as the leaves at the higher elevations have started changing.
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The higher up you go, the more color you see.
The breathtaking Smoky Mountains
This dog was waiting for his parent to come out.
Craggy Gardens Visitor Center
At Mt. Mitchell, the air smells so clean and sweet - like cotton candy.
I realized the smell was coming from these trees.
A nice hiking trail at Mt.Mitchell.
A low-budget, no frills (but good) lunch!
I don't know what the name of this lake is.
MT. MITCHELL
Fantastic views!
The overlook.
Lots of fall colors - and they will intensify next week.
