Greetings from Shenandoah Valley National Park

Cousin Carolyn and her husband Kent from Maryland have driven down to join with us in the motor home for several days. The four of us have been traveling along the world's longest and narrowest national park, the Blue Ridge Parkway ribbons 469 miles across the Appalachians, from Skyline Drive to the Great Smokies, stretching through Virginia and North Carolina.There was a chance for us  to hike on the AT (Appalachian Trail). A young recent college graduate on his first bike road trip was invited to share a hot meal or two at our campground.

Let the good times roll in the Chateau with Cousin Carolyn and Kent

Considering the temperature dropped into the 30s we knew Bryan would enjoy a chance to warm up and be included in our camaraderie. Good food, wine, and stories being shared together have been great fun. The scenic vistas and sunrises in the Blue Ridge Mountains are incredible overlooking the Shenandoah Valley. Enjoy a few moments we recently captured.

Love the Shenandoah Valley below from the miles of Blue Ridge Mts above

JR trouble shoots with Bryan on a bike repair

Skyline Trail in the Blue Ridge Mts, Virginia

A camp visitor strolls by nonchalantly

AT hiking babes (Christa and Carolyn) along the trail

AT marker guides the way along the trail

Sunrise at Peaks of Otter on the Blue Ridge Parkway

Sunrise at Big Meadows Campground on the Blue Ridge Parkway