A few weekends ago we were able to take some time and spend a few days on the Blue Ridge Parkway. It is one of my absolute favorite places. So beautiful, I love the mountains, the waterfalls, the colorful foliage in the fall, and the wildflowers in the spring. I also love how easy it is to use, with scenic overlooks every few miles, campgrounds, picnic areas, and hiking trails.

View from one of the scenic overlooks.

The reward for hiking the Cascades Trail, actually a pretty easy hike.

Rhododendrons in bloom at Craggy Gardens. I was hoping to see these in bloom, and I did!

Duggars Creek Trail.