Day 1: Mount Mitchell and the Blue Ridge Mountains

One of the first things I like to do when I get to camp is drive up to through the Blue Ridge Mountains. So that's what I did this morning. I got on the Parkway and drove up to Mount Mitchell. On the way up to the peak there is a restaurant where I was able to stop and have breakfast as I looked down into the mountains. After that you drive up a couple of more miles and you get to the parking lot where you walk about 1/2 mile or so to the top. On the way down from the top, I took a side trail that went for about a mile and took me around the mountain and down through the ridge. It was a nice short hike to get me ready this summer. Here are some pics from the day adventures. Enjoy!!!