I rode my motorcycle yesterday up to Boone, North Carolina. I took the Blue Ridge Parkway the whole way. It was a beautiful ride, but rain put a damper on the first day. I enjoyed perfect temperatures and a beautiful mist when I started out again this morning…

One of my first stops was at the serene Price Lake…

The vegetation at these higher altitudes along this section of the Blue Ridge Parkway is very different from the rest of North Carolina. Trees resemble many found in northern areas of the United States and Canada…

Now that I have nine grandchildren I had to stop and see Grandfather Mountain. The switchbacks and altitude changes riding up the mountain are exciting, and maybe a little risky for inexperienced riders…

When I stopped at Little Switzerland, I realized why it’s called Little. This is just about it…

On my way up to the highest peak east of the Mississippi I stopped at the Mt. Mitchell Restaurant and found a special parking area just for pack mules…

I can’t give you a report on the food at the Mt. Mitchell Restaurant because I didn’t stay long enough to eat. But I can tell you the views from the dining room are awesome. Here’s an example…

From the restaurant I rode up to the top of Mt. Mitchell. Awesome…

The mountain views along the Blue Ridge Parkway between Asheville and Boone, North Carolina, are stunning. Here’s a mid-day, hazy example…

A few construction projects on the Blue Ridge Parkway reveal our stimulas dollars at work…

But don’t let that discourage you. The roads are nearly pristene and the scenery is inspiring…

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