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Colorful weekend in the Blue Ridge
Submitted by Dennis Milligan
Monday, October 17th, 2011, 8:33am
Fall Colors
Red and yellow leaves gently flow across the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Dennis Milligan
Fall Colors
At the top of the "Eastern Continental Divide."
Dennis Milligan
Fall Colors
You can find even a little violet in the fall palette of colors.
Dennis Milligan
Fall Colors
Even the exposed granite of the Blue Ridge seemed to take on a fall hue.
Dennis Milligan
Fall Colors
Reaching the top of NC 80 at the parkway provided a beautiful view.
Dennis Milligan
Fall Colors
A nearly naked branch provided stark contrast with the deep blue mountain sky.
Dennis Milligan
Fall Colors
Every turn on the Blue Ridge Parkway yeilded a magnificent view.
Janey Milligan
Fall Colors
It was hard to keep eyes on the road while driving through the swirl of color.
Janey Milligan
Fall Colors
Bright afternoon sunshine made the perfect "back light" for the fall leaves.
Janey Milligan

Blue Ridge Parkway -- This past weekend was nearly perfect for the viewing fall colors in our nearby mountains. We took our favorite trip from Charlotte, taking NC 226 north from Shelby to Marion, then US 70 briefly to NC 80, which then takes you up to the Blue Ridge Parkway. NC 80 is a twisty piece of two lane highway, a challenge for drivers, a joy for motorcyclists and anyone who loves mountain scenery.

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