The long-awaited pictures from my trip up the Blueridge Mountain Parkway... are finally here! 
This was even with the fog still hanging over us!
The reds were more prevalent this season... and we were really lucky that the leaves turned while we were driving north-east towards Virginia! 
We did have some surprises - like when we started our adventure at Milepost 269 in Cherokee, NC , we came across the most astounding find: 
But he wasn't the only one! These bears were beautiful! The one below was outside the post office---
There were lots more inside a parade ground but we couldn't get close enough to take pictures... The one that captivated us the most was the last one -
He was covered with pictures of trees, indians, and wildlife. My Aunt was crazy about this one as you can see!
The other thing that was fun on this trip were the many yards decorated for fall/Halloween.
Here are our three favorites:
Biltmore's tall pile of pumpkin's guarded by scarecrows.... 
One of our quaint hotels' greeting us with a sign "It's fall ya'll!"
With the cooler weather up there- it was a most appropriate greeting!
and 
A string of houses and street corners with bales of smiles----
Our only regret was that we didn't make an offer on this attractive FSBO!!! It was packed with the most fascinating items of interest!
And with that, I will close my slide show and wish you from my home to yours,
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