“Going to the mountains is going home.” – John Muir
Author: reweidman50
Burger Bar
The Burger Bar in Bristol VA/TN has been around since 1942, so they must be doing something right! It’s also reportedly the last place country music legend Hank Williams Sr. was seen alive. And the grilled cheese is delicious! So, what are you waiting for? Go check it out!
What I’m Reading …
“Best known as a cofounder of The Pogues, Shane MacGowan has become a legend as both a writer of exquisite lyrics and an epic carousers … Sometimes maddening, sometimes charming, often brilliant and always honest, A Drink with Shane MacGowan is an enjoyable romp with a truly fascinating personality.”
Patience
“Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
Look Deep into Nature
“Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.” – Albert Einstein
Elk River Falls
If you ever find yourself driving through Elk Park, North Carolina, make sure to take a detour and visit scenic Elk River Falls. It’s a little off-the-beaten path, but well worth the effort!
Appalachian Caverns
We had a unique opportunity to take a personal flashlight tour of Appalachian Caverns in Blountville, Tennessee (just outside of Bristol). The highlight of the tour was watching a cluster of about 500 bats flying around. Great stuff!
Price Lake
Believe it or not, this is what Price Lake at MP 297 on the Blue Ridge Parkway looks like after the dam broke recently. Let’s hope the lake fills up again soon!
Moses H. Cone Memorial Park
Although extensive renovations are underway at Flat Top Manor at Moses H. Cone Park (MP 294, Blue Ridge Parkway, you can still visit the Southern Highlands Craft Guild shop and wander along the many scenic trails. Don’t miss it!
Sims Pond Overlook
Another great place to stop along the Blue Ridge Parkway is the Sims Pond Overlook at MP 295.9. You can also pick up the Green Knob Loop Trail here.
Wandering Florida 