Instead of taking the Interstate on my way from Ashville, North Carolina to Culpeper, Virginia, I decided to take the Blue Ridge Parkway a full 200 miles from the southern border of Virginia to Charlottsville, located in the north-central part of the state. The Parkway is not a National Park, but a National Scenic Byway, running along the east section of the Appalachian Mountains, connecting National Parks and Forests to create one of the most scenic drives in the United States.
The speed limit was 45mph, but that speed was impossible to keep winding up and down the mountains and along countless ridges and overlooks. But why should I keep it? The Parkway was meant for enjoying God’s creation, not getting from point A to point B. Including a three mile hike and stopping dozens of times to take pictures, it took me a total of 10 hours to travel all 200 miles.
The drive was overwhelmingly awe-inspiring. If you’re ever traveling through that area, and you have the time, it’s totally worth it!
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