Four Fall Days on the Entire Blue Ridge Parkway | TRIP PREVIEW
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- Опубликовано: 6 ноя 2020
- Four days on the entire Blue Ridge Parkway as we witness the fall colors and travel this amazing road from milepost 0-469. Phenomenal views, hikes and history as we'll present to you this cross section of the Appalachian culture. BELOW IS OUR ENTIRE FOUR-DAY ITINERARY (to the best of my knowledge) with arrival times (not placement times in the video). Traveled October 19-22, 2020. If interested, be sure to check out the FOUR INDIVIDUAL DAY VIDEOS for more specific information (linked at the end of this video).
DAY 1
0 - Welcome Sign (8:00 am)
1 - Afton Overlook (8:10)
6 - Visitor Center (8:20)
6 - Humpback Rocks Trail (8:30)
6 - Mountain Farm Trail (9:40)
34 - Yankee Horse Ridge (10:50)
63 - James River Visitor Center (11:45)
63 - Canal Lock Exhibit Trail (12:00)
77 - Apple Orchard Mountain Overlook (1:10)
86 - Peaks of Otter Visitor Center (1:45)
86 - Johnson Farm Trail (1:55)
86 - Peaks of Otter Lodge (3:00)
92 - Purgatory Overlook (3:45)
95 - Appalachian Trail (4:00)
115 - Roanoke River Trail (5:00)
120 - Roanoke Mountain (6:00)
SLEEP: ROANOKE, VA (Comfort Inn)
DAY 2
139 - Cahas Mountain Overlook (8:15 am)
144 - Devils Backbone Overlook (8:35)
154 - Smart View Recreation Area (8:50)
168 - The Saddle Overlook Trail (9:20)
176 - Mabry Mill (10:30)
180 - Mayberry Trading Post (12:00)
189 - Groundhog Meadow Overlook (1:00)
190 - Puckett Cabin (1:15)
(200) - Gap Deli (Fancy Gap, NC)
213 - Blue Ridge Music Center (3:00)
259 - Northwest Trading Post (4:20)
272 - Cascades Trail (5:00)
281 - Grandview Overlook (6:30)
SLEEP: BOONE, NC (Sleep Inn University Area)
DAY 3
(292) - The Blowing Rock (8:30 am)
(292) - Original Mast General Store (10:30)
301 - Green Mountain Overlook (11:50)
303 - Rough Ridge Trail (12:00)
304 - Linn Cove Viaduct (1:45)
307 - Grandfather Mountain Overlook (2:00)
316 - Linville Falls Trail (2:30)
328 - Apple Orchard at Altapass (4:20)
(317?) - Pickin Pig Parlor (6:00)
SLEEP: NEWLAND, NC (The Shady Lawn Lodge)
DAY 4
Overlook
334 - Little Switzerland (9:00 am)
339 - Three Knob Overlook (10:10)
339 - Crabtree Falls Trail (10:20)
363 - Graybeard Mountain Overlook (1:30)
419 - Graveyard Fields Trail (3:15)
422 - Devils Courthouse Overlook (4:20)
431 - Cowee Mountain Overlook (4:50)
431 - Richard Balsam Overlook (Highest Point) (5:00)
451 - Waterrock Knob (6:00)
SLEEP: BRYSON CITY, NC (Ridge Top Motel)
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A little fast-paced in this "preview." Please see the 4 individual videos that are more relaxed and detailed - linked at the end! Thanks for watching and joining us on this amazing adventure!
Can't wait to see them!
It was wondering meeting y’all in Carolina bbq!!!
@@abbieburleson3856 Such a pleasure to meet you guys! Hope to start the individual videos by early April.
@@AmericasParks can’t wait !!
I agree!! Once upon a time,I grew up with my family went to the Smokies , I got married & we loved going to the Smokies !
I still enjoy & appreciate watching the videos made of Vacations took by others!! The Fall is my Favorite time of year! With the gorgeous leaves falling in the Beautiful Smokies Mountains! Cabins and mountain streams, waterfalls especially those that take time to let you hear them and enjoy the sight & sounds of them! I know if someone really enjoyed being there or justing an video for RUclips!! I Truly enjoyed you & your Wife!! Thank you!!
don't care for those that is too fast that moves too fast I love yours yours is just wonderful I want to hear it and experience it thank you so very much y'all get us spectacular job Colors are my favorites
My wife and I are doing the Blue Ridge Parkway in three weeks, and are using this itinerary as a foundation. Great job, and thank you!
Really glad to hear you found the video useful. We loved it there... hope you will as well!
I just KNEW you were Believers Pastor Randy when I began watching this video. Another believer can always tell. My husband and I are planning eight days to skyline drive and the blue ridge parkway. This video has been extraordinarily helpful. God bless you in your church
Deeply blessed by your edifying remarks! So thankful our joy of the Lord shines through in the videos! If you didn't see it, I listed our full itinerary in the video "description" and did make 4 individual videos chronicling in more detail the events of each day. Stay strong in the Lord and have a great trip!
I didn’t realize how much history was along that road. You picked the perfect weekend to go, beautiful colors!
Couldn't have asked for much better... and the history of the Appalachian culture was a highlight for me!
BEAUTIFUL BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS LOVE THE FALL THERE WAS RAISED IN VIRGINIA AND NORTH CAROLINA ❤
That's my house at 7:05! My favorite video detail was the chipping paint ceiling and squeaky floor of Mast General Store. You two were made for each other. Happy anniversary.
Had to look up that time stamp! lol! Appreciate the kind words, Mark!
Been traveling the Parkway since I was a little kid and it never gets old. Love the video!
Thanks so much! Good taste - this trip only made us want to go back and explore some new locations! Take care!
I've seen some good videos of the Blue Ridge Parkway and yours is great!
Really appreciate that, Aldo!
We were just trying to find a video of someone actually driving the whole way through blue ridge parkway. But you guys warmed my heart....🥰
That comment warmed my heart! :) Have a super weekend!
Love the Blue Ridge parkway and mountains!! Great filming as always.
Appreciate that, guys! Really like your new logo (it is new, right?).
@@AmericasParks we use it in our videos, but we havent really used it for our channel otherwise.
Thank you ♡
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Your enthusiasm is contagious. Great job presenting a National Treasure.The landscaping is breathtaking, there has to be something more than science behind it. The sun rising and sun sets are beyond words. Thank you for sharing your experience.
Enjoyed your kind and thoughtful comment, Woodrow! This was a special trip for us - so blessed by God's creation and the good times He allows us to share! Have a super weekend!
As always, you the man, Randy! I hope you and your wife enjoyed the time spent together. God bless.
Thanks, buddy! Hope you enjoy the rest of your weekend!
Very well done. Great job. I can't believe this doesn't have more views. First one of your video's I have watched. I subscribed and will be back. Thanks
Thanks for the very kind words, Tim! Nice way to start the weekend! All the best and welcome to the channel!
What an awesome video, we are planning a trip to the parkway this summer.
Thanks and have a super trip! Plan to get the individual videos up in a couple months with many more details. Hope the itinerary I included in the description is helpful in your planning. Love that road!
@@AmericasParks I will be watching for your other videos, thanks again
Appreciate your content, the colors are gorgeous, the vistas are breathtaking, waterfalls are mesmerizing. What a nice getaway with your wife for your anniversary (second honeymoon. Look forward to your channel for ideas to enjoy God's creation. Keep up the good work. God Bless the work of your hands and your family!
Such edifying, creative and thoughtful words, Mike! Really looking forward to editing the individual daily videos in late March. The Lord's best to you and your loved ones!
Your timing for this trip was perfect -- the Fall colors were beautiful and the weather looked almost ideal. I love that you spent this time with Julie. We took a Western US road trip last month, and there is no better companion on that kind of journey than your spouse! We also share your philosophy of a rough itinerary with room for spontaneous activities. Thanks for another inspiring video, Pastor Randy!
Hello Dan... wonderful to hear about your trip out West! Trust the two of you had a fantastic time! Thanks for the kind words!
Inspirational. Thank you for sharing your trip with us!
Really appreciate the kind words, Zach!
Happy Anniversary
Appreciate that, my friend! We need more folks like you in this world, Jymn!
I am so happy to come across your video. My husband and I are going there in September, so it's great to get a "preview." Just subscribed to your channel.
Really appreciate that... and welcome to the channel! If you didn't see it, I listed the full itinerary in the video "description." Enjoy your trip!
Thanks for sharing this great trip. You really captured the relaxation and sense of “let’s see what is around the bend” that makes a trip memorable and enjoyable. Happy Anniversary to a fantastic couple! The addition of the detailed itinerary is so appreciated. Take care!
Wonderful to hear, James! Grateful for your kind words!
Love your channel! Thanks for sharing all of your adventures with us.
Wonderful to read that, Mark Thank you!
Perfect timing for a romantic fall trip 💛🧡🍁🍂
Thanks, Renee! Hit the fall colors just right this time!
I’m glad you got to travel around the east this year. I had a good time in southeast Florida and have plans to go to Virgin Islands this month. Keep inspiring!
Nice! Planning a trip to the Virgin Islands next year! Hope it goes well and you make a video with some good tips! Enjoy!
Found your channel when researching Yosemite. Made that trip a few weeks ago and now researching other parks. Thanks for fun, family, friendly videos!
Really appreciate your heart and kind words! Welcome to the channel!
Looks like an amazing and memorable trip with some beautiful scenery and views. And as always great history telling of the destinations/locations. Dots pretzels are my favorite!!
Thanks for the kind words... and glad we could include your favorite snack too!
That was beautifully done. Thank you for sharing. We were just at the southern end of the Parkway last weekend.
Really appreciate that, Jess! Trust you had a great time. This truly is a special place!
Nice work as always Randy!!! Really enjoy traveling along with you when I’m unable to travel myself. Congratulations to you and your lovely wife on your 25th Anniversary.
Thanks so much, Andrew! Really looking forward to getting these individual vids up in April. Great to have you "with us!"
Such a great episode! I have never seen one doing the whole BR Pkwy! Great footage guys and well edited too! Loved seeing Julie in this one! One of your best I think!
Thanks, Tom! This sure was a special time together. The weather was perfect and we hit the fall colors just right. Have a blessed weekend, brother!
God Bless you both! Really entertaining and refreshing watching you guys and the scenery.
Thanks so much for the kind words, Susan! May God bless you as well!
Thanks again Randy & Julie for this amazing video! Such great views of some of America's most beautiful scenery! I think the whole Blue Ridge Parkway makes you feel that you've traveled back in time to a slower, romantic past. As always, your relationship with Julie is inspiring. My wife (Julie too!) and I love this area!
Beautiful comment, Steve! Grateful for your perspective and encouragement!
Wow! What a great travel video! Well done, the colors were amazing in the all that you filmed. After it was over I felt like I had gone on a trip myself! I always look forward to your next video! I would like to travel again someday, gave me hope! Thank you!!
Hey Gary, that was such a blessing to read, my friend! Happy to know the video brought you enjoyment and inspiration!
Beautiful countryside, you had a lot of really nice weather! Happy Anniversary too! Looking forward to daily videos in March!
So kind of you, Mark! Hope you have a fantastic week!
Randy!!! This video was absolutely stunning. Breathtaking. Majestic. I cannot even express how much I love this video. So many great & interesting looking stops you made and included in your itinerary. Another bucket list trip. As much as I love all your videos, and especially the ones from out West, I honestly have to say this is probably my favorite so far. Great work and thank you so much for sharing in this lovely trip and God's beautiful Earth.🙏🌎
Wow, Sara, that was really encouraging to read! This was a special trip and the video stands out as one of my favorites too! Looking forward to getting up the individual videos in a couple months. Have a great 2021!
Your videos are the best!
Thanks so much, Gary! Hope you have a super week!
Y’all are the best👍
Thanks, Jim! Hope your week is off to a great start!
You had amazing weather and the colors looked almost perfect!
Thanks, Jackie! So thankful we hit this one just at the right time!
I have been there once in autumn 2017.Your video takes me back to the beautiful scenery again. Thanks, Randy and Julie!
Wonderful to hear you've experienced this gem and nice to learn the video brought back some fond memories!
Randy AND Julie, thanks again for taking us along on a great adventure. This is a great video--super scenes, excellent soundtrack, and cool editing.
My first experience on the BRP was as a child with my mother, my sister, and both grandmothers shortly after the death of my father. These great ladies did not want us to miss seeing the world. My next experiences came while serving as a Naval Officer based in Norfolk, VA. Whenever we were in port and I did not have duty, I looked for weekend trips and the Parkway became a staple as I could reach it fairly easily. Sometimes I chose a north-south route and other times I reversed it. (Hey and speaking of the Navy I loved the capture of the fighter flyover). My latest experiences have come with my own family. We particularly enjoyed a trip from the Skyline Drive through the Parkway and on into the Smokies.
After each of our trips over the past 26 years of marriage we have selected a picture for an 8X10 to go on our wall [I think I may have mentioned that before]. One of our best shots is at Mabry Mill. My wife's brother and his wife live on the NC coast which means we can sometimes fit a trip on part of the Parkway in as we travel to or return from their place to Indiana. So as you can guess it is a place of great memories for us. Thanks for making me smile today! God bless you and yours.
That was beautiful, Jonathan! So many special memories for you in the Parkway! Thankful the video help you relive them!
Very nice. Thanks for taking us along.
Appreciate that, Robert!
Happy Anniversary!!!
What a beautiful way to spend time together. Thank you for bringing us along.
Stay healthy and safe travels!!
Appreciate the kind words! Enjoy the rest of your week!
I really enjoyed that . Thank you, to you both for sharing.
Much appreciated! Enjoy your weekend!
We drove the blue ridge many years ago before we had kids. We cant wait to drive it again with our kids. As always fantastic video and great narration very well done!!! Stay safe and happy adventures!!
Wonderful to hear! :) It's getting nice, with the children older, to just enjoy some special time together... and tough to beat doing it on the Blue Ridge Parkway!
Another great adventure with stunning landscapes! Thanks for taking us along!
Thanks and have a great week, Debra!
The Blue Ridge Parkway is on my to-do list. Your awesome video just affirmed that. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks so much, Rian! Hope the trip comes together for you!
an excellent presentation. thanks!
Glad you found the video useful!
Hey Randy great video as always. The blue ridge parkway was what got me started with travel. I planned a trip down the whole 469 miles with my parents back in 1987. My wife and I have been back several times, especially in the fall like you two just did. We love the serene autumn foliage walks. And this past week we have been enjoying the great weather we've been having in south jersey. Your videos help me get my mind off of the craziness of the world. God bless, my friend.
Thanks, Chris... you likewise encouraged me greatly by your comments! Wonderful to hear about your love for your family and the beauty of creation! Keep making those great memories, brother!
What a memorable trip- great colors, waterfalls, weather and of course, companion. Such a variety to see and do. Highly recommend!
One of our best trips!
It's always great seeing you on the adventures and Happy Anniversary
Amazing! Loved every moment of your adventure. I traveled the Blue Ridge Parkway in 2018, and y'all got to see a lot of things that I never saw. Thank you for the journey!
That was such a special time for the two of us. Such a memorable trip!
Excellent video. Very well done. I absolutely love driving on the Parkway. Thank you for sharing.
Much appreciated, Jason! Such a special drive indeed!
What a great roadtrip! Looks like some very stunning views along the way. My bride and I definitely need to do this trip someday.
So worth it, Andrew! And if you do, check out my posted 4-day itinerary in the description. It will save you a ton of time in the planning!
Randy, WOW what a scenic drive! The waterfalls, the color, a wonderful fall trip for Julie to celebrate 25 years. I think at Rough Ridge that was a USAF F15-E Eagle? Great shot of the vapor trail on that wing-over maneuver! The views and scenery in your video is stunning. . . and as always your commentary, bloopers, and video make me feel like I am riding along with you (daily videos in March? oh my!). THANK YOU FOR THE TOUR, . . . Mike
Always a pleasure to have you along with us, Mike! Think we hit this one just at the perfect time and the four day Itinerary seemed just about right. Thanks for the call on the jet - amazing to see those monsters up close and personal!
@@AmericasParks Oops I had a typo - fixed it - F15-E. your timing on the colors was perfect, and now my wife and I are re-watching this on the big screen. We decoded we want to take this tour!
@@Mikey-Likes-It_101 Nice - hope our itinerary that I posted in the "description" will prove to be a nice reference (and save you a lot of planning)!
Great video! Beautiful scenery and entertaining. Makes me want to go there!
Appreciate the kind words, Don! Have a super week!
gorgeous episode. Thanks
Really appreciate your kind words!
The Sufjan Stevens really made this video. Great taste my man. I would always listen to Sufjan driving around the Parkway with my family on our family camping trips, so this brought back a lot of memories for me. Beautiful video.
That was so nice to read, Rob! Thanks for the kind words of encouragement!
Awesome guys…!!! Great shots and thank you for all the tips.
Appreciate the kind words, Mario! Thanks for joining us!
My wife and I drove the complete Parkway in July 2019 and absolutely loved it!
Neat to hear, Dana! What a special experience - better than I even expected!
Wow! Fantastic colors and views. I can only imagine the colors and views that you experienced. Definitely on my to-do list
Highly recommended! We had such a wonderful for days driving that road.
You must have went in early/middle of October judging by the leaves. I'm from Chattanooga TN and my gf is from Asheville. I rented a mustang convertible and we started at Linville falls, and went on for about 80 miles in one day. It was magical to be driving with the top dow and the leaves were falling into the car. Super blessed and when we get married, we want to do the whole highway over 3-4 days. Love your channel and your family! God Bless
Great stuff, Andrew! Loved the story! Highly recommend the trip. Like you'll experience, so blessed to enjoy those 469 miles with my wife! God's best to you guys!
Great journey, you two are perfect for this video 😎👍🏻
Blessed by those kind words, David!
Hey American Parks, I just subscribed to your channel. It looks interesting. Great video! We just got back from driving the entire BRP and Shenandoah byway. I love it. Can not wait to go back.
So cool to hear! :) Same here... looking for some new sights we didn't catch on the first trip.
Her family came in the 1820s to the Balsams where I would find her in 1960. She was from the Cowee Mtn area. Her grandmother taught in a one room school in Little Canada, NC. A first glance and our lives were joined until 2021 when I had to lay her to her rest up in the Balsams, the Great Smokies, really high up. The roof of the East Coast. Miss her something fierce. What I would give to see her again.
My the Lord be with you my friend. I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. Hope the video brought healing and the remembrance of good memories.
I loved this. I went a few years ago and stopped at many of the saem stops. it is nice to see some of the fallen trees still remain by the waterfalls. Good times.
Wonderful to hear, Nida! Such a special ride - glad the video brought back some fond memories!
Really enjoyed your video, great job!
Thank you very much!
Awesome video helped so much with my planning thank you can't wait to come and do the parkway on my next trip to the states once the world opens up again.
Wonderful to hear, Chris! Hope you'll be able to experience this one, my friend!
Amazing to watch your adventures! Keep up the amazing content. I've been to 8 national parks (Black Canyon, Utah 5, Mt. Rainier and Olympic) and enjoyed watching your videos about them! You need to make an Olympic National Park video!!
Thanks so much, Joe! We actually had a trip planned for Olympic last May, but needed to cancel due to covid. Hopefully in 2021. You've been to some great Parks!
Great job, I loved it and on Monday I am going to do the same trip, so thanks for the wonderful tips.
That is great to hear, Randy! If you didn't see it, check out our complete 4-day itinerary in the "description." Did an individual expanded video for each day too that might be helpful. Enjoy!!
I will never be able to forgive myself for not visiting the parkway though I used to live pretty nearby in Blacksburg VA for almost 3 years. Cannot believe it's been 22 years already since I left VA. Planning to return in this summer with my boy and visit the parkway. Thanks a lot for beautiful and informative video.
Wonderful to hear, Michael! Hope you have a memorable trip. Plan to begin getting up the 4 individual videos in 2 weeks.
I just got back from a big National Parks roadtrip (the first since discovering your channel) and when I was hiking would occasionally think how cool it would be to randomly run in to you. I was at Cumberland Gap and Great Smoky Mountain from 10/23 to 10/27 and stayed at the Deep Creek campground in Bryson City so I may have actually been close to having that happen haha. It was my first time there and those Fall colors made it absolutely beautiful! I did not drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway at all but ranger at GSM gave me a brochure on it - this looks like it was an amazing trip!
That is so neat, Thomas! Would have been an honor to meet you! Yes, we must have just missed each other. We spent 2 nights in Bryson City - 10/22-23. Thankfully, we both timed those colors just right!
Love it 🔥🤯 Keep up ur good work 👍🏻
Much appreciated!
What a fun road trip! We did a small section of The Blue Ridge years ago when driving from South Carolina to Kentucky - just gorgeous! We had to stop pulling over for views as we were running out of time. Oh now hot apple cider sounds good... love the editing on this one Randy!
Thanks, Heather! Glad you guys have experienced this gem. One of the finest east of the Mississippi!
Great video! Enjoyed it very much! We were on Blue Ridge Parkway ourselves October 18-23 but started in Asheville and stopped in Boone. You stopped at a lot of places we missed so we will have to hit them up next time!
Thanks, Tom! Great to hear about your trip. Glad to know you had a fantastic time!
Nice I enjoyed this video. This trips on my list.
Thanks, Robin and hope you'll be able to get out there soon!
Great job🖒
Much appreciated, Freddy!
Great time to visit for sure....beautiful area
So thankful we hit this one at just the right time! Have a super week!
well there is a lot of stuff in here wow!! ill make some funny observations- Love that your wife keeps her eyes on the road even when talking to the camera while driving// so many people just turn away into the camera and im like / accident in 5 4 3 ... // and HEY be Careful with that edge!! hahaha death by selfie is a real problem in the Parks !! Wow!! having a nice time in the country here looking at the views and old timey stuff and ZOOM what a Great Catch of that jet Wow!!... Arches shirt in the smokeys, that's a Pro Parks visitor i love it. so many awesome views and what a nice way to end it at the high point there... //very nice anniversary trip thanks for taking us with you, just what we needed while we wait for it to warm up outside here
Love reading those keen observations, Thorn! Thanks!
Great video!
Really appreciate that!
Thank you for sharing.
My pleasure, Cindy. Glad you enjoyed the video!
Wow, it’s so beautiful out there. I like the footages
Thank you! Grateful we hit this one just right with the weather and fall colors.
From Watauga county went on about every stop On the parkway. Cascade falls I used to hike daily. Mast general store been going to since I was young. Carolina BBQ is also Top notch. Great trip
Super.. nice to hear of your adventures on the Parkway! We had a great time - so simple and so special!
We went from Linville Falls to Crabtree Falls this past September and did everything in between the two. We said we’d like to do the entire Parkway. Hope to next year! Thanks for your itinerary. I’m saving this!
Wonderful to hear, Angie! Hope it comes together for you next year!
I like the background music,God bless this great country!
Thanks so much, Lee and yes... we lived in a great country!
Thank you for the video! Great Job
Appreciate that, Cheryl!
You captured it beautifully!! The Blue Ridge Parkway is in our area of the South! We were so familiar with all the stops you made in NC(have also been on the VA part of Blue Ridge but it has been since childhood for that section). My husband cycled from Cherokee to Boone and our dog and I were his SAG support. We recorded every overlook! We noticed you didn’t film the Viaduct south of Boone near Linville Falls. I know you must have been pressed for time but the Mt Mitchell climb is beautiful check it on your next trip. Excited to see more daily videos starting in March. Thanks for a lovely scenic shared trip with you and your wife. J Holland
Really enjoyed reading that, Joyce! Thank you so much! Impressive feat by your husband! We were blown away by this drive and had one of our most wonderful times together. Didn't stop at the Viaduct because the pullovers were all full with people. Made a note on the Mount Mitchell climb!
Blue ridge parkway and great smoky mountains and arcardia the most beautifull woods. I will drive the parkways there. Thanks for the impressions
One of the best drives in the US, at least on the eastern side.
Very well done! Music was excellent!
Really appreciate your kind words!
I've heard of the Blue Ridge Parkway but really didn't know too much about it honestly living here in the West. The fact you guys did this in Fall was a great idea because the colors were so beautiful! So many great overlooks and beautiful waterfalls you hit on this road! The fact you are able to find some Apple Cider along the way was great as well. I appreciate you putting this video together in taking us along with you on another great Americas Parks Adventure!
Thanks so much, Eric! IMHO it's one of the finest offered here east of the Mississippi! Have a great week!
I’ve been spending October on the parkway and in the smokies for the past 30 years . Came for the changing leaves , fell in love with the mountains
I used to do the Blue Ridge Mountain all the time, when I used to live in Atlanta. LOVE IT! LIKE #199 my friend. Stay safe on your travels. 👍👍👍👍
Great to hear and thanks for the kind words!
Good morning Julie & Randy !
So important to spend time together on a second honeymoon vacation and so on ...for a couple !
Nice video and editing Randy . Never did this Blue Ridge Parkway but heard of it from friends that did it on a motorcycle.
Love those beautiful big falls at 11:00 and 18:40 .
Congratulations for reaching 30k subscribers...I remember you having about 5k ....your still the same Randy ! 😉👍
Have a great Sunday and wonderful upcoming week
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You guys are wonderful people! This was a fantastic drive and so nice to be alone with my wife now that the children are getting older. All the best to you for safe travels and fantastic memories!
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Welcome Randy ...you are wonderful also my friend !
Good bless you
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Very nice tour. The scenery is so beautiful. Full watched and supported. Stay connected, my friend
Thank you very much! Have a super week!
Loved your video! Thank you!!
Thank you very much, Cindy!
Love this route. I bought a $2000 car once, just so I could make a trip here, lol. It was well worth it, and the car ended up lasting me 4 years! What a fantastic trip. Love the time lapses and waterfalls in this one.
Near to hear you've experienced this one, Josh! imho, one of the best east of the Mississippi!
Hey Randy and Julie...great adventure...well narrated....Julie adds lots to the trip!!!We went when our two Boys were just starting High School and really enjoyed...From Skyline Drive in Shenendoah NP all the way to Cherokee...Summer though....the changing leaves add a lot. Also ventured off the parkway to the Biltmore Mansion in Ashville...really nice!!!Wife commented after the hussle and bussle of the city when we entered the parkway again everything just calmed down...ahhh! Stayed at the Piscah Inn along the Parkway and woke up to fog all across the valley....beautiful site...your valley pictures reminded us of that morning....Thanks for the memories...Now that we have moved from New York to Texas, we tend to head West to travel...Would like to travel East again some time...And Happy Anniversary guys.... we just had our 50th, but no party cause of Covid....dang....All the best to you two.....Hank and Pam from South Texas!!!!A little too wordy huh....again thanks for the memories!!!!
Hey Hank, wonderful to read of your fond memories! Sometimes these trips can take a lot of planning (and especially with the children) could at times be challenging, but when you look back - always so worth the investment! Take care!
really nice vlog.
thanks for the tour.
Just subbed to see more of your content.
Much appreciated! Hope you're having a great week!
Great video! The Blue Ridge Parkway always has beautiful scenery this time of year. I'm not sure if the Mabry Mill restaurant is currently open, but they have a blackberry cobbler that is one of the best cobblers I've ever had.
Yeah, the restaurant was open, but we weren't too impressed with the lunch menu - however some blackberry cobbler sounds delicious.
I love your stuff and the celebration of our fantastic national parks. a minor suggestion on this one. I love the blue ridge parkway but the music should be exclusively bluegrass and mountain music.
Appreciate that, Dustin! Great suggestion - did consider that, but thought I throw some other genres in there. Always learning and love the feedback!
this is so informational. We're planning to explore the parkway this weekend, we're driving from GA. This is going to help us alot! Thank you!
Super-thankful to hear that! If you didn't see it, check out our itinerary listed in the video description. I also did a more detailed video of each of the 4 days if interested too. Enjoy! Hope you get some noice colors!
We just did this on our motorcycle's. Things to remember. Virginia is still closed because of covid. You can't eat inside any restaurants. They're no gas stations on the parkway. Pack a lunch. The north Carolina section is by far the best. Stop at little Switzerland, then right up the road ten minutes is the apple orchard. The best views are in NC. hope this helps
@@jimgordon3468 Great words, Jim! Thanks for the suggestions and I'm sure you guys had a great time on this gem!
Gonna drive part of it this summer. I cant wait
Sweet, Gilbert! That was such a good time. Hopefully my itinerary that I posted in the description with be of some assistance to you. Plan to get the four individual videos up in a month or so. Enjoy your trip!
You guys did get some great fall colors ☺️
Yeah, thankfully hit this one just right! Take care!
What a great drive. I've never driven this road, and I would like to do so in Autumn. So I guess maybe next year 😜
Hope you can get out there! It was really a nice time with so much to see and do!
Hello America's Park's😊😊! What a wonderful Anniversary trip. You picked a great choice for your road trip along one of my absolute favorite drives, The Blue Ridge Parkway! I'm so happy for you both Randy and Julie. I myself have drivin sections of the Blue Ridge Parkway but not all of it like you did. However, 2 years ago we drove to Natural Bridge State Park north of Roanoke( another place you must check out!) and after looking at my map we drove along the James River to the visitors center on the Blue Ridge Parkway, and we drove all the way to Cherokee,NC and into Great Smoky Mtns National Park. We visited Mabry Mill, Blowing Rock, The swinging bridge at the top of Grandfather Mountain, Crabtree Falls, and the highest peak east of the Mississippi, MT Mitchell State Park, and we also visited the Biltmore Estate. I really enjoyed every bit of this video and looking forward to the next one. Happy Anniversary and God Bless!
Thanks so much, Al! Enjoyed reading that and made of note of some places we missed if we ever get back. This was one incredible drive!!