Category Archives: MountainAir

Tallulah Falls

Posted on July 31, 2015 by Nechochwin

Spending the night at Tallulah Gorge State Park, the next morning, I head out on foot for the Tallulah Gorge to view and photograph the Falls. It’s just a short hike from the campsite down to the trailhead at the … Continue reading →

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John C Campbell Folk School

Posted on July 29, 2015 by Nechochwin

This will be a travel day as I head south towards home. Moving due south through the Appalachians, into North Carolina to the Blue Ridge Parkway, then southwest towards Asheville. From there, I continue to worm my way south to … Continue reading →

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Virginia Creeper Trail

Posted on July 23, 2015 by Nechochwin

Do this!  The Virginia Creeper Trail, located not far from family that we used to visit on a regular basis is an award winning Rails to Trails bicycle (hiking, backpacking and horseback riding) route from White Top Mountain to Damascus … Continue reading →

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Breaks Interstate Park & Damascus, VA

Posted on July 22, 2015 by Nechochwin

Broke camp early, but did not leave the park right away.  Decided to visit some of the overlooks that I missed on my bike ride yesterday.  Drove the RV back to the main lodge and followed the park road around … Continue reading →

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Breaks Interstate Park

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Nechochwin

Bicycled the park today.  Climbed out of the camping area and went out by the lodge and visitors center and made the loop.  There are several very steep uphill climbs and of course the fun downhill run on the backside.  … Continue reading →

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Boone, NC to Bristol, VA

Posted on July 17, 2015 by Nechochwin

Not much going on today, breaking camping and making an early run to see family in Virginia.  Took some scenic shots around camp before leaving that are quite rustic looking so I shot them in black & white.  Spent the … Continue reading →

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Mount Pisgah to Boone, NC

Posted on July 16, 2015 by Nechochwin

I was amazed last night by how dark it is up here on top of Mount Pisgah.  Without much of a moon for most of the night and overcast skies it was as dark as one can imagine.  I awoke … Continue reading →

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Blue Ridge Parkway

Posted on July 15, 2015 by Nechochwin

I slow down a bit today as I have no place to really go and no specific time to get there. Other than finding a place to camp tonight, I have no plans for the day. I take my morning … Continue reading →

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Mountain Air

Posted on July 15, 2015 by Nechochwin

Headed for cooler weather. I’ve grown tired of the 95 degree heat and feels like temperatures of 105 to 100 degrees, so I’ve packed up the RV and headed north for the mountains of North Carolina and Virginia.  The first … Continue reading →

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