Woolyback Overlook, Blue Ridge Parkway. October 25, 2009.
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Last Sunday was an absolute gorgeous day in the mountains, with a clear blue sky. Betsy and I took the Blue Ridge Parkway from Maggie Valley and stopped at several overlooks to enjoy the autumn scenery.
The picture above (which can be enlarged by clicking on it) was taken at Woolyback Overlook at mile marker 452. “Woolyback” refers to a thicket created by the mountain laurel and rhododendron that’s so dense you can almost walk in it.
The elevation at this overlook is 5,425 feet, so most of the vibrant autumn colors were gone. But you can see rust-colored trees at lower elevations and of course the ridge lines of the mountains leading back to the horizon.
Senior Moments 
November 1, 2009 at 6:08 am |
Thanks for the scenic road trip George. It sure is a lovely drive through the Blue Ridge mountains, especially in the fall. And your overlook photo is beautiful proof of that.
November 1, 2009 at 8:34 am |
George: What a neat overlook, great colors.
November 1, 2009 at 8:42 am |
What a great view…love the name too.
November 1, 2009 at 11:00 am |
Nice photo. I love the late color with all the reds among the evergreens.
November 1, 2009 at 11:40 am |
Such a neat name for the overlook. The foliage is still beautiful in the photo though.
November 1, 2009 at 2:13 pm |
Catching up on reading your posts! Wonderful scenery! Loved that pink rose!
November 1, 2009 at 3:00 pm |
Tis a beauty to look at George.
November 1, 2009 at 3:40 pm |
This is such a beauty, George! Love the colors!
November 1, 2009 at 3:44 pm |
Woolyback what a neat name. gorgeous view. MB
November 1, 2009 at 4:57 pm |
Pretty view. Thanks for sharing such a wonderful place.
November 1, 2009 at 5:43 pm |
Wonderful scenery and photo!