We were kinda sad when we finished the Blue Ridge Parkway. So many beautiful views and fun hikes. Lots of historic sites to learn about. And tons of azaleas, dogwood, rhodies, tulip trees, and mountain laurel. Spring is a great time to drive the parkway and the only better time would be fall when all the deciduous trees turn colors. Our fabulous find at the end was Sherando Lake Campground. It is a forest service campground and we had full hookups yea! Two lakes, miles of bike and hike trails, panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains right from the window of the coach. What more could you want? We did a great 5 mile hike up to the parkway and back to the campground following a creek with lovely little cascades and riffles.
From Sherando Lake it was a short drive to Charlottesville. An historic town where Thomas Jefferson founded what eventually would be the University of Virginia. Toured Monticello, had lunch at the 250 year old Michie Tavern, and then had fun on the walking tour of historic Charlottesville. John finally found the Horton wine that he had been searching for at a cute wine shop in a cellar in old town. Great old courthouse and homes that are over 200 years old. And to top it off it was a sunny, gorgeous blue sky, 80 degree day after lots of days of storms. Fantastic!
But how lucky for us that the Blue Ridge ends right where Skyline Drive and Shenandoah National Park start. More lovely views and historic displays that the park does so well.
But how lucky for us that the Blue Ridge ends right where Skyline Drive and Shenandoah National Park start. More lovely views and historic displays that the park does so well.
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