Author: Joy

Yesterday, my husband and I went for a ride on the Blue Ridge Parkway. We were celebrating a couple of days early our 19th wedding anniversary. We were married the first Saturday of October, which was the 3rd in 1992. Since we moved to the mountains 6 1/2 years ago, we started this little tradition. I must say, I look forward to it every year. We always try to get a few pictures of the mountains, as the leaves are just starting to change colors in this area. Below are a few pictures that we were able to get on this trip. It was truly a beautiful day. The sun was so bright, that it was hard at times to get pictures that would truly do the mountains any justice.

We started our drive in Asheville, NC, around mile marker 393 and traveled to Balsam Gap at mile marker 443.

Below is Looking Glass Rock. So named because it reflects light brilliantly when water and ice are on the rock’s granite face.

The next few pictures are near the area of Graveyard Fields.

I love how the sun is caught in the corner of this picture.

I love stopping here and watching the water flow over the rocks.  The waterfalls are beautiful.

I love how the shadows dance across the mountains.  As the clouds move, it gives a different look in the matter of minutes.

In the next couple of weeks, there will be a lot more color and I can’t wait to get out there and take more pictures.

God sure does know how to paint a beautiful picture.  His creation is so awesome.  So thankful He has allowed us to love in this area.

I love living where we do. We are so blessed to be living in the mountains. I especially love living here during the Autumn season. Not only do we have beautiful weather, the leaves change colors and they just light up the mountain views. I love taking drives in the Great Smoky National Park and the Blue Ridge Parkway. I don’t think you can tell in this picture, but the leaves are just now starting to change colors. We are hoping to go every week and take pictures as the leaves progress with color during the month of October. So you will definitely be seeing more pictures from us.

This picture was taken on the Blue Ridge Parkway, near Graveyard Fields.

 

As soon as I have a little more time, I will post more pictures. 🙂

I love living where we do. We are so blessed to be living in the mountains. I especially love living here during the Autumn season. Not only do we have beautiful weather, the leaves change colors and they just light up the mountain views. I love taking drives in the Great Smoky National Park and the Blue Ridge Parkway. I don’t think you can tell in this picture, but the leaves are just now starting to change colors. We are hoping to go every week and take pictures as the leaves progress with color during the month of October. So you will definitely be seeing more pictures from us.

This picture was taken on the Blue Ridge Parkway, near Graveyard Fields.

 

As soon as I have a little more time, I will post more pictures. 🙂