The Blue Ridge Parkway is known as "America's favorite drive," and we can attest to that! It's 469 miles in total, starting with the stunning Shenandoah
In the mid-1930s, President Franklin D. Roosevelt launched a massive program to cut a 469-mile road through the North Carolina and Virginia mountains. More than 80 years later, the Blue Ridge Parkway remains the most popular scenic byway in the country.
The Ring of Steall is a real classic mountain route combining the traverse of four Munros with scrambling along narrow, rocky aretes. The route takes in An Gearanach, Stob Choire a Chàirn, Am Bodach and then follows the Devils Ridge to Sgùrr a'Mhaim.
Road trip through the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia and see all the sights and sounds in the area.
Everything you need to know to hike to the peak of Mount Angeles on the Klahhane Ridge Trail in Hurricane Ridge, Olympic National Park.
I took one of a dandelion seed and was surprised on how it turned out. What’s your really good photo?
With first day of summer having officially arrived yesterday, I find myself still going through images from this years' Spring adventures! Here's one from the Cowee Mountains Overlook that I liked, shot handheld with the D700 and 70-200mm f/2.8 VR II lens. To me, this scene embodies the Southern Appalachian Mountains in the early spring season; colorful blooms adorning the hillsides as your eyes travel the endless ridges of the Blue Ridge Mountains. On this evening, I arrived about an hour before sunset, as a thunderstorm was looming on the horizon. Within minutes, it was right on top of me, it's dark stormy clouds lying like a blanket over the mountains; it was so close I felt I could almost reach up and touch it! I managed to get some shots of the sun's last piercing light over the ridges before I was entirely engulfed in the storm and had to retreat back to my car. A two-hour one-way trip for just a few clicks with the camera...well, that's all worth it to me when you get to experience dramatic scenes like this! I love the rapidly changing weathers in this area; its unpredictability provides a challenge indeed, but there is always a heightened sense of excitement each time I venture into the mountains. In addition to the sheer beauty of the landscape, it's this feeling of excitement and not knowing what you will end up experiencing that brings me back here again and again. Hopefully this image will resonate with you in some way. If so, feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section below. I always appreciate the feedback. That said, I hope you all will have a fantastic summer, and that you won't get too tired of more Spring images to come in the next several weeks! I'll try to switch it up some, although I am still so excited to be going through images of the Rhododendron blooms I was able to capture this year! Until next time, take care and God Bless my friends! © 2017 Johan Hakansson Photography, All Rights Reserved.
Top Shenandoah National Park attractions include black bear sightings, epic sunsets and beautiful waterfalls. Check out all best things to do in Shenandoah!
We had a fantastic time visiting Blue Ridge, Georgia last weekend! Check out the beautiful views we witnessed and our favorite stops to make in Blue Ridge!
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Summer greetings from the Blue Ridge Mountains.
The fence and stone wall at the parking area near the path to Humpback Rocks on the Blue Ridge Parkway. I've photographed this area before, but I'm continually drawn to the fence and the surrounding views whenever I'm there.
See beautiful Craggy Gardens on the Blue Ridge Parkway near Asheville North Carolina with amazing views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and large expanses of native rhododendron.
The road less traveled is often the most scenic. Well, sometimes anyway. I spent a day with my parents and sister meandering through rural Tennessee on some desolate gravel roads. We saw a plethora of
Rough Ridge Trail (near Boone) is one of the best hikes on the Blue Ridge Parkway (MP 302.8). It's 1.5 miles roundtrip to and from epic overlooks.
Mount Rainier, from Mazama ridge
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The Stiperstones Ridge In Shropshire England.
See fall color pictures from the Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina near Asheville to find best places to see peak color.
Hike the Graveyard Fields Loop to waterfalls, views on the Graveyard Ridge Trail, and fields of wildflowers and wild blueberries on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
In our annual Best of the Blue Ridge Awards, we asked you to cast your votes for your favorites in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic.
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Hike the Tanawha Trail to the Linn Cove Viaduct on the Blue Ridge Parkway, catching stunning views of Grandfather Mountain and at Beacon Heights.
See our insider's guide to Linville Falls hiking on the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina with photos and maps for trails in Pisgah National Forest.
Ride across the Linn Cove Viaduct on the Blue Ridge Parkway near Grandfather Mountain and hike beneath it on an easy hiking trail.
Pack the car or SUV with all of these essentials and hit the road for Blue Ridge, Georgia, a charming and idyllic north Georgia mountain town with tons of exciting things to do with your family while isolating in the woods.
Taken on top of a beautiful ridge, where only 5 minutes before it was pouring rain, only to clear up in typical Scottish fashion to give us this great show. Better for the eyes and soul in the light box. Press L
Rough Ridge Trail (near Boone) is one of the best hikes on the Blue Ridge Parkway (MP 302.8). It's 1.5 miles roundtrip to and from epic overlooks.
The Great Ridge, Derbyshire, England by Ed Rhodes
Hike to this overlook, and you'll feel like you're on top of the world.
Looking for fun things to do in Roanoke VA and Virginia's Blue Ridge Parkway region? Check out this list of holiday things to do, attractions, events and more!
Consider Scotland, if just for a moment, and it’s more than likely you’ll conjure up images of the Loch Ness Monster, tartan kilted Highlanders, blaring bagpipes, magnificent scenery, shaggy Highland ... Read more
A little known jewel off the Blue Ridge Parkway south of Boone. To get to this spot, you had to drive up 4 miles up a rocky gravel road...but worth it!
As we hiked up the blue ridge mountains with wedding supplies on our backs, we reminisced on their story together. How RaeAnne & Kwame found one another
Stunning Derbyshire Landscapes. This gallery features some of the beautiful scenery that you can typically admire if you visit Derbyshire and surrounding areas.
The Blue Ridge Parkway offers hundreds of trails and dozens of campgrounds. Find the best free maps for your viewing pleasure on our convenient Blue Ridge Parkway Maps page.
Virginia's Shenandoah Valley is full of beautiful landscapes, fun activities, and scenic drives. There is something for everyone!
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Full of gorgeous rock formations, sparkling rivers, and breathtaking views, Smith Rock State Park is an absolute wonder to behold.
Dall sheep rams, Polychrome Pass, Denali National Park Having just returned from a few days in Denali Park, it is clear that autumn is in full swing in the high country, and the vibrant colors have scattered the hills with richness. In the latter part of the afternoon while passing through Polychrome Pass, these dall…
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Gunnuhver is a high temperature area and the center of the Reykjanes Volcanic System which is situated on the tip of Reykjanesskagi, the peninsula southwest of Reykjavík in Iceland. Part of the volcanic system is lying under water in the Atlantic Ocean on the so-called Reykjanes Ridge which is connecting Iceland to the Midatlantic Ridge.
Mount Rainier, from Mazama ridge
