Blue Ridge Parkway: View at House Mountain Overlook

Dogwood Blooms on a Sewer Drain

The last remains of the dogwood blooms remains on this this storm sewer lid.

Interestingly, the storm lid is made in India and used on our streets here. I can't help to think of the closed down foundry in Lynchburg and how a cast iron lid could have been made there.

Lynchburg Virginia Elevator to the Sky

Up Anyone?

Peeking through 9th Street Lynchburg Virginia

A scene from downtown Lynchburg. Peek through here to see Mad Heights.

Goode Station Virginia: Deserted Store Front

Blue Ridge Parkway: Sunset on Thunder Ridge

Spring is Trying to Be Sprung

Another picture off Coffee Road, springing with blooms.

Pond of Coffee Road

One thing I love is how ponds can be almost perfect mirrors.

Nelson County: Spring Has Sprung Early

All of the pictures were taken today, at the Nelson County Tourist Information Center.

It appears we are starting off to an early blooming of spring. Fruit trees of all varities are blooming unexpectedly early.

Simple Enjoyment at Natural Bridge

Making a sailboat from leaves and twigs, and watching it sail down stream.

Bull Bucking in Boonsboro: Photos

An exciting evening can be had on Friday nights. Bull Bucking in Boonesborro never leaves you without your heart in your mouth.

The Blue Ridge Parkway: Thunder Ridge

Not far from Lynchburg can be found one of the most beautiful spots on earth, Thunder Ridge.

Take your time when you go there and you will see birds of prey like these hawks making their rounds.

Appomattox Bridge

The Appomattox bridge was declared a National Historical site last year. Close to the bridge is this interesting historical marker about the popularizer of the banjo. Click the picture to read the sign. On the side of the bridge are the stars and bars of the Confederacy which is in much disput today.

Blue Ridge Parkway: Trees through the Fog

From the valley you least suspect the fog that envelopes the mountains. As you drive along the Parkway, soon you just cannot see in front of you.

But there is beauty.

Natural Bridge Virginia

A short drive from Lynchburg and you will find yourself at Natural Bridge. Thomas Jefferson once owned this wonder and he has carved his name and date about a 1/3 of the way up the rock.

Lynchburg: Quaker Meeting House

Quaker Meeting House in Lynchburg. Lynchburg, when founded was a Quaker community. Time has changed this but this historical building remains.

John Lynch the founder of Lynchburg is buried in a grave would be directly behind you.

Wintry Drive on Blue Ridge Parkway

I didn't go far on this ride. A little further up the roads were impassible.

Lynchburg at Dusk

Lynchburg City at Dusk as night begins to fall.