Mt. Mitchell

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.