SEE YA’LL OUTsiDE!

Jim, we have forwarded your contact information to the BR National Heritage Center!

Thank you for your assistance.

We are going on a trip very soon beginning around Wythville Virginia, and going all the way up to skyline drive in order to photograph the fall foliage.

We hope that the colors are changed by then.

We have a new Canon 24mm f/1.4 lens to match with a 5D Mark II and are really excited to get some of our best fall foliage photography shots yet.

Will keep you posted.

We shared many of our pictures from this area on our website, The pedals of the rhododendron’s which lined the trail seemed almost surreal.

we had a great time here.

The wildlife exhibit is nice and more than I expected.

Here is the blog: http://claibornehouse.blogspot.com/
Y’all come on out ya hear!

You may want to contact Parkway headquarters directly with any concerns you may have about traveling the Parkway in your 24′ motorhome. 828-271-4779

I was worried because I have a 3 year old male (dobbie) But they get a long great. I did have to get a harness (made by the same company who does the gentle leader) I got the one that loops around his front legs (because he pulls, and is very very strong for 3 months old!)

IF you get a plott it is very important to socialize your puppy with other dogs and people.

We were able to have the next day’s breakfast and lunch in the Coffee Shop and this is when we met Madge who along with Ellen had worked many summers there serving the hot biscuits, jams, coffee for breakfast and then the Parkway raised roast beef. Our young son and daughter took a-liking to Madge because she would bring them out many extras to eat so they would have their own plates separate from ours. Also, Ellen entertained them with her wonderful mountain talk using words like “breech dressing” and “milk to drink” . . . what memories!

As a family every summer we would make reservations and return to spend time at our “heaven on earth” to get our “Bluffs Lodge fix” and to renew our spirits. We have yet to miss going to “The Bluffs” since our first surprised stay. Our children have returned several times on their own as adults to stay in the Lodge and to recall their playtime pleasures as children playing on the grassy lawn overlooking the meadows watching deer, turkey, and other wildlife; playing along the American Chestnut split-rail fence areas; playing games under the two large (only one remaining) oak trees with large low reaching branches.

As you can see, our family’s footprints are all over Doughton Park with memories that have already lasted a lifetime. We have spent many nights in a pop-up or tent on both sides of Bluffs Camp Grounds and I can just feel it all now as I sit in my Raleigh home reflecting on the very good times we had in “The Bluffs”. As we were able to do last year and for many years before, we would like to return to again celebrate our 46th Wedding Anniversary on June 20th , but looks like we will break our tradition this summer. How sad!

Personally, I prefer a convertible.
1. The top goes up.
2. I can hear the birds, breeze and bugs.
You miss the sound of nature on a motorcycle.

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I make no promises nor predictions on mountain weather. Rain is most likely during those transitional times of year – spring and fall, when the warm and cold air is colliding along the mountains. Late April, May, and into June can be wetter, then during the summer the moisture is related to what comes north from the Gulf of Mexico. It can be wet again later in October and November.

Even when things get damp, you can often avoid the worst of it. It’s more likely to rain up high first. Sometimes staying low means staying dry. Some areas get more rain than others – the clouds can’t make the climb over the mountains and get stuck along the margins. Fortunately, there are so many great roads to choose from, if it’s raining in one direction, riding in the other can solve the problem.

I suggest you always be prepared for a shower. Strange things happen in the mountains and each valley seems to have it’s own weather. It’s all part of the adventure.

yes it is really exciting! The announcement listing finalists should be posted shortly (sometime this week).

This year doesn’t seem to be one of those where all the leaves came in at once in one big bang – rather, it’s a more gradual turning which is prolonging the enjoyment. If you’re still planning your visit, there’s a lot of green left on the trees in places so you’re sure to have plenty to enjoy. I saw some great color passing through the Linville area a couple days ago.

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you.

I post weekly updates and reminders on Facebook and Twitter.

I was proud to serve my country as an NPS Ranger. NPS needs to go back to the days of Stephen Mather and put more rangers in the field & less bureucrats in District Offices and WASO.