Friday, August 19, 2011

blue ridge parkway

We spent just a little bit of time on the Blue Ridge Parkway while we were in North Carolina. It's so much fun to drive through the mountains, stopping at the scenic overlooks and occasionally taking a short hike to see a waterfall or a gorgeous view. I hope one day I get to explore all 469 miles.


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42 comments:

  1. tinajoAugust 19, 2011 at 6:00 AM

    It looks like a very beautiful place, thanks for sharing! :-)

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  2. LisaAugust 19, 2011 at 6:13 AM

    My husband grew up near the parkway in Virginia! It's such a beautiful area! I can't get over how tall your boys are! Great shots!

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  3. Rural RevivalAugust 19, 2011 at 6:29 AM

    Gorgeous flower shots Deb and a wonderful spot for a hike.

    ~Andrea

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  4. Linda MakiejAugust 19, 2011 at 6:31 AM

    Wonderful shots!!
    Looks like a great place to visit!

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  5. AnonymousAugust 19, 2011 at 6:46 AM

    Lovely photos, so outdoorsy.

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  6. EllieAugust 19, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    Great pictures. A lovely looking area to visit. Your boys always look happy to get their pictures taken. My girls don't enjoy it at all. Lovely family shot. Great post.

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  7. Pieces of SunshineAugust 19, 2011 at 7:14 AM

    It looks like a wonderful place Deb. The photo as you're driving around the bend in the road gives an amazing sense of place.

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  8. DeannaAugust 19, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    Such a beautiful spot in these great United States...the shots of your boys are terrific as well as the scenary.

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  9. SusanAugust 19, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    Such beauty Deb!

    And I loved seeing you in those pictures too.

    Yeah!!

    Your boys are growing up before my eyes! So handsome...

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  10. BarbAugust 19, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    Beautiful blue sky! and I love the flower/bee shot too!

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  11. Tamar SBAugust 19, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    This is stunning! Wow! Looks like a great time was had by all!

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  12. LoriAugust 19, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    Those are lovely photos! I love taking pictures outdoors like that.
    Love the family photo. I like the second and third photos the best of the boys. They turned out great!

    Thanks for sharing on Foto Friday!
    Lori

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  13. Ashley SiskAugust 19, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Beautiful shots - the Blue Ridge Parkway has to be one of the most beautiful rides in the country!

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  14. missing momentsAugust 19, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    Such beautiful shots Deb. Especially love that highway shot.

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  15. AnonymousAugust 19, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    These are gorgeous!! Awesome shots. I love that sky with the road, but they are all great.

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  16. Mary KateAugust 19, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    Beautiful pictures! Love the first one and the one of the bee and flower.

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  17. DanelleAugust 19, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    What beautiful scenery!

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  18. aliciaAugust 19, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    I couldn't agree more. I'd love to take all the scenic byways, if only hubs was on board. lol. Love all of them, but that last one along the piece of road may be my fav. Thanks so much for linking up to the Crazy Days of Summer!

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  19. My Captivating ImagesAugust 19, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    WOW! 469 miles? That is enough to keep you busy a few years! :)

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  20. TessaAugust 19, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    Beautiful summer images! Love every one!

    Dreaming Hollow Photography: http://www.dreaminghollowphotography.com

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  21. StashaAugust 19, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    Love the shot of your young men. And the sky above the road is stunning. Well, they are all amazing shots!

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  22. LeeshaAugust 19, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    love that curvy road shot with the sky... just love it!

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  23. Trish ~ ♥ ~August 19, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    the Blue Ridge is beautiful, I too hope to travel it's length one day

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  24. SarahAugust 19, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    Beautiful pictures. I haven't been there since I was a little girl, and all I remember is it covered in fog.

    On a side note, bet those boys eat you out of house and home. I've got two teenage boys and it's non-stop eating.

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  25. CedarAugust 19, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    Sounds exactly like the day I had while collecting my blue sky photos~only on the opposite coast and our road was not 469 miles long!

    Lovely photos! I especially love your flower shots!

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  26. JessacaAugust 19, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    Great set of photos!! Great views also!! Love those blue skies out past the winding road!!!
    Enjoy your weekend!!

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  27. AJAugust 19, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    What a beautiful place...!

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  28. Chic Homeschool MamaAugust 19, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    WOW- look at all that green! What beautiful photos Deb- looks so relaxing!

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  29. Rachel@I Heart Crafty ThingsAugust 19, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    What a beautiful place! I love all your pictures! The first one of your boys together is my favorite and your close up of the bee on the flower. Great shots!!

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  30. Kia BishopAugust 19, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    Beautiful pictures! Makes me want to go back to the mountains on our next getaway...

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  31. ColleenAugust 19, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    Beautiful... that looks like an amazing drive. I love the yellow flowers with the bee. (Pretty bokeh!)

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  32. Joyce LanskyAugust 19, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    Beautiful scenery and family!

    Joyce
    http://joycelansky.blogspot.com

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  33. AnonymousAugust 19, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    Great shots! It looks like a beautiful place, and you have some great shots of the boys.

    Teresa

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  34. SusanAugust 20, 2011 at 12:44 AM

    Gorgeous shots! Love the flowers and the Atari shirt.

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  35. cherylAugust 20, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    beautiful photos here! looks like a memorable day and journey. thanks for stopping by my blog.

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  36. KimberlyAugust 20, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    Beautiful photos! Friends of mine go on a motorcycle ride every year on the Blue Ridge Highway. Now I see why they go back year after year ... it is gorgeous!

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  37. Dina @ 4 Lettre WordsAugust 20, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    Awww...y'all should've headed on down here!

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  38. SaraAugust 20, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    Gorgeous shots, especially the first, the road and the mountains shot and the flowers with the bee, just lovely!
    Looks like a beautiful place to explore.

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  39. AnikaAugust 21, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    Beautiful! That pathway is so peaceful looking... I was just in your neck of the woods last weekend and it was GORGEOUS!

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  40. BransonAugust 21, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    Another awesome set of photos!! Love getting to follow your vacation ;)

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  41. Michelle ReneeAugust 21, 2011 at 11:59 PM

    Beautiful photos...especially the yellow flowers with the bee. I live just a hop, skip, and a jump away from the parkway. It is a beautiful drive. I'm glad you enjoyed it!

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  42. TaraAugust 22, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    Beautiful captures Deb, looks like a great vacation!!

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