Looking Southeast from milepost 415.7 with Looking Glass Rock in the Background. View Cherry Cove overlook is at 4327ft in elevation as the cove is 1000 feet below. Panoramic views from this stop along the blue ridge parkway.
The Cowee Mountain Overlook is known for great sunset opportunities on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Will definitely be back but I got a few decent images on the scouting trip. Afternoon infrared black and white from milepost 430.7.
One of the more impressive overlooks to stop at for wide, panoramic views. Looking Glass Rock sitting in the background of the infrared sign shot.
Most of the good shots of the Blue Ridge Parkway involve the mountain backdrop. But at the Herrin Knob turnout you're struck by the rock and the contours of the road around the landscape.
View Herrin Knob overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Quick pull off shot while driving through on the way to the Cowee Mountains Overlook at milepost 430.7.
Final images from the Devil's Courthouse on the last trip. Wasn't exactly what I wanted but with the crowd size it will have to do. If the composition was available the clouds weren't cooperating. And visa versa. But, I'll have fond memories associated with this infrared image because it was a great day on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
The summit of the Devil's Courthouse is a quick 0.8 mile hike, roundtrip. Leave for the trail from the parking area at milepost 422.4. The path is mostly paved and moderately steep but the views at the top are worth it. The elevation is around 5700 feet if you need another excuse to catch your breath. I just pretend to be taking photos. Looking [...]
Sam Knob from the top of the Devil's Courthouse. The outlook from milepost 422.4 is worth the stop. A quick hike, less than a mile round-trip takes you to a vista to enjoy mountains views on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Sam Knob is also a hike I'm planning on in the future as I'm really enjoying the Black Balsam/Graveyard Fields area. [...]
Sam Knob in the distance from the top of the Devil's Courthouse on the Blue Ridge Parkway. The sight over cones are very helpful to identify the peaks in the distance. Wish they were at additional locations along the overlooks.
The Devil's Courthouse on the Blue Ridge Parkway at Milepost 422.4. A quick hike leads to the top where you can view mountains in Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee & obviously, North Carolina. From Cherokee lore, Judaculla, a slant eyed giant lives in the cave of the mountain and holds court. It was a nice day so I decided to risk it. [...]
