Rakes Mill Dam, Blue Ridge Parkway, Virginia. August 5, 2010.
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We celebrated Betsy’s birthday by traveling up to Virginia. Although we travelled on the interstates early in the day, we moved over to the Blue Ridge Parkway near Floyd, Virginia. Just about any stretch of the Parkway is beautiful and we stopped at a number of overlooks just to enjoy the view.
One of our first stops was at Rakes Mill Pond. The pond was formed when a miller, Jarman Rakes, built a dam for his grist mill. Rakes was something of a marketing genius — he allowed his customers to fist for brook trout while waiting for their grist.
Rakes Mill Pond, Blue Ridge Parkway, Virginia. August 5, 2010.
Much of the pond has filled in over two hundred years, but the pond is still large enough to capture the reflections of trees and clouds.
Tags: Blue Ridge Parkway, Travels, Virginia, Watery Wednesday
Senior Moments 
August 11, 2010 at 5:08 am |
That’s a beautiful pond George. I love the reflection of the trees in the water. Enjoy your day.
August 11, 2010 at 7:12 am |
I didn’t know this existed! About how far away from me is it? It is strange looning with those two big supports, or whatever they are. But it makes for a great picture!
August 11, 2010 at 7:26 am |
Smart man. Nice reflection of the trees in the water George.
August 11, 2010 at 8:09 am |
Sounds like a good businessman 🙂 Mills are always so photogenic…great post.
August 11, 2010 at 8:18 am |
this proves even a man made waterfall can be pretty. i like this a lot and what a good thing to be able to fish while waiting. or sit and enjoy the reflections. i AM glad though that i don’t have to wait at a grist mill to get my corn meal or whatever, i like getting it in the store.
August 11, 2010 at 8:56 am |
The reflections are gorgeous,BUT, I can’t help but notice the vibrant green of the grass.In my part of the country,most of the grass looks tired and not very bright.
Blessings,Ruth
August 11, 2010 at 9:08 am |
That’s a beautiful scene of the watery fall and pond. With out a doubt, my husband would be standing on the bank fishing for trout.
Happy Wednesday, George 🙂
August 11, 2010 at 9:12 am |
Are there fish in the pond, still?
I’d love to stand underneath that waterfall!
August 11, 2010 at 11:14 am |
This looks like a place I would like to visit…is fishing still allowed?
(Does this post mean you have your technical difficulties figured out?)
August 11, 2010 at 11:21 am |
We stopped there also. I have almost the same picture. Glad you got your computer fixed. Hope you got all your and Betsy’s photos Geotagged.
August 11, 2010 at 11:49 am |
That sounds like a good trip. It would be even better on a Motorcycle!
August 11, 2010 at 12:00 pm |
What a beautiful little spot to stop at!!!
August 11, 2010 at 2:07 pm |
Wow, looks like the pond is very well kept. 🙂
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August 11, 2010 at 3:00 pm |
Nice Photos!! Glad to see you back.
August 11, 2010 at 4:17 pm |
I love the photos especially the first one. Send my regards to Betsy.
August 12, 2010 at 3:43 pm |
So amazing that ther mill built so long ago is still standing and the pond is lovely. MB
August 13, 2010 at 1:34 am |
Wonderful reflections in the second one George!