Tuesday, October 25, 2022

Helen and Barb (3)


Highest elevation is at Richland Balsam Overlook, which was mobbed with cars and motorcycles. Elevation was 6053, at Mile marker 431.4 

North facing cliff face. Don't miss the two people at the base of the cliff. Blue Ridge Parkway, near it's highest elevation. (This was the second wall of ice we saw, so I'll post the other one in a few days!)

Helen bravely pulled off on the grassy shoulder of the road, and this was the view from that side.

Looking north toward Canton, or maybe Waynesville...but that tiny lake isn't Lake Juneleska. Somewhere in that direction is Cold Mountain.


All the colorful leaves were at lower elevations. 



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  1. gzOctober 25, 2022 at 4:18 AM

    Those views! And the ice on that cliff face....a reminder of coming winter

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    1. Barbara RogersOctober 25, 2022 at 9:28 AM

      We were comfortable in the sun with shirt sleeves (no coats). But had to wear coats if there was a wind from the north! Oh yes!

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    2. gzOctober 25, 2022 at 4:02 PM

      We have been over this one in NZ....mostly gravel road too...and stunning!!! https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danseys_Pass

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  2. eileeninmdOctober 25, 2022 at 5:52 AM

    Beautiful views. It must be very cold at night for the ice to be on the cliff. Great photos. Take care, enjoy your day!

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    1. Barbara RogersOctober 25, 2022 at 1:40 PM

      Yes, these days at that elevation it is certainly below freezing each night.

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  3. TomOctober 25, 2022 at 7:51 AM

    ...6053' is higher that the highest peak in New York State.

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    1. Barbara RogersOctober 25, 2022 at 9:30 AM

      But it's still less than our highest peak, Mt. Mitchell at 6694 feet.

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  4. NewRobin13October 25, 2022 at 10:03 AM

    It is so beautiful there. Your photos make me want to take trip through these mountains. I love your new header!

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    1. Barbara RogersOctober 25, 2022 at 7:26 PM

      Well, this is a first, my reply disappeared. I think what I said was it would be great to have you visit these mountains. This is their best time of year, I think.

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  5. William KendallOctober 25, 2022 at 10:09 AM

    Spectacular views!

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  6. Vicki LaneOctober 25, 2022 at 10:26 AM

    I love finding what ice does on rock faces.

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    1. Barbara RogersOctober 25, 2022 at 1:42 PM

      It's surprising how much water seeps through the mountains.

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  7. Granny SueOctober 25, 2022 at 11:16 AM

    My goodness, ice already. What great views, though. I didn't realize NC had such high elevations.

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    1. Barbara RogersOctober 25, 2022 at 1:42 PM

      These are the end of the Appalachian chain, with the Smoky Mountain Park also nearby in Tennessee.

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  8. BillOctober 25, 2022 at 3:42 PM


    The ice is a reminder of what's coming but now it's time to enjoy the beautiful views and weather.

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    1. Barbara RogersOctober 25, 2022 at 7:27 PM

      Yes indeed. My plants are again uncovered on the front porch, and it's due to rain! But I see more frosts coming along. This was a beautiful day.

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  9. AnvilcloudOctober 26, 2022 at 9:12 PM

    I have to admit that your views are loftier than mine.

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