Day 17 - Roanoke to Asheville

Our goal today was to drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway from Roanoke, VA to Asheville, NC. We left the hotel and were soon joined the parkway at Roanoke Mountain and started driving south.

We were surprised to notice there was a geocache just off the side of the road. Here I had just climbed back up the hill after finding the ammo can.

It was a clear day and cool so we put the top down and it stayed down all day.

We made a stop at Mabry Mill. It features a restored gristmill, sawmill, and blacksmith shop all restored to operating condition. There is also a virtual cache at the site.

Of course, there are a number of overlooks all along the way. With today's good weather, some were just stunning.

Unfortunately, the parkway was closed for road construction not too far south of the North Carolina state line. Bummer. It was a tough drive into Asheville on the detour route.

Tomorrow, we will drive the last leg back home.

Today's trip - 277 miles

Cumulative mileage - 6501.56