Mount Mitchell
below paragraph from google:
One of those places that stand apart from the ordinary, Mount Mitchell’s dramatic summit is the highest point east of the Mississippi at 6,684 feet and was inspiration for one of the nation’s first state parks. From its easily accessible observation deck, the spruce-fir forest of Mount Mitchell State Park leads the eye to unmatched views. A museum explains the mountain’s cultural and natural history, and its trail network allows visitors to explore up close, offering short hikes near the summit and challenging treks leading to adjacent wilderness areas. A nine-site tent campground is open in warm-weather months, and backpacking opportunities abound, including entry onto the Mountains-to-Sea State Trail. A concession area and a full-service restaurant serve visitors from May to October.
We had lunch in the Cafe at the top of the mountain. The above photo
was our view while eating. Delicious pull pork sandwiches and slaw
1000 apologies no photo, I forgot. Fresh mountain air
makes one ravenous.
After lunch we started our trek up the last steps to reach .....
observatory
From the observation deck we could see forever....
There were directional signs telling you which direction you were looking.
oh that was interesting...specially the fact about elisha mitchell. and we would love such a sandwich right now... but it seems the mama got a sudden hearling loss LOL
ReplyDeleteHari OM
ReplyDeleteFABULOUS!!! Well done on reaching the summit (okay, the car helped...), and then on recording all that wonderful vista and info boards. The world is full of stunning places... YAM xx (back in Edinburgh now...)
Your pictures are just gorgeous and so is that beautiful blue sky! Lunch sounds delicious.
ReplyDeleteIt's just so beautiful! IF I could made it to the Cafe I would have been super hungry too. Pulled Pork would have been a great meal!
ReplyDeleteBEAUTIFUL. What a great scenic trip for ya'll.
ReplyDeleteI do so love spruce trees, and these are magnificent.. my favorite is the last photo... it speaks to my heart...what? no food pics? ha ha....
ReplyDeleteYou could not have gone on a more picture perfect day. The scenery was perfect with that beautiful blue sky.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful place. I would have enjoyed exploring here and the pulled pork sounds great too.
ReplyDeleteI linked this post to Wordless Wednesday. Just because.
Have a fabulous day, my friend. Big hug. ♥
I think I would have stayed up there for hours, just soaking it all in!
ReplyDeleteThat sure is pretty and boy the wind sure howls up there during the winter months!
ReplyDeleteWOW!!!! Soooooo beautiful!!!!!
ReplyDeleteSo many lovely shades of blue and green!
I bet the people that work at that restaurant never get tired of that view....I can imagine how awesome the trees look in the fall, or are the majority all spruce ! ☺☺♥♥
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful views!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful...and what a lovely day to be able to see everything!
ReplyDeleteWow! That's an amazing place! Thank you for showing us!
ReplyDeleteWow!
ReplyDeletebeautiful!
hugs
Mabel & Hilda