Fallingwater Cascades
National Recreation Trail
Virginia
Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 83.1

A fungus growing on a side of a tree resembled a Simpsons cartoon Character.

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James River Overlook
Virgina
Blue Ridge Parkway milepost 63.6

A ploom of smoke rises from behind Big Island on the James River. The lowest elevation on the blue ridge parkway at 649 ft. the James River Visitor Center area offers a variety of trails on the north side of the river and a reconstructed canal lock exhibit on the south side of the river. The trail leading to the canal locks is somewhat unique as it is a walkway underneath the Blue Ridge Parkway bridge that crosses the river making it not only a double deck bridge but offering beautiful views of the James River and the surrounding mountains.

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Fallingwater Cascades
Virginia
Blue Ridge Parkway milepost 83.1

My friend Jason sets up for a shot at the bottom of the 200 ft. Fallingwater Cascades.

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Mabry Mill
Meadows Of Dan, Virginia
Blue Ridge Parkway milepost 176.1

Constructed in 1903 by Ed Mabry the Mabry Mill is a favorite stop along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Restored by park naturalists so visitors can see live exhibits and a real operating mill with a miller to demonstrate the milling process. There is also a sawmill, whiskey still, a sorghum mill, and a working blacksmith shop on the grounds.

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Rakes Mill Pond Dam
Virginia
Blue Ridge Parkway milepost 163.0

Built in the early 1800's by Jonathan Rakes, he allowed customers sole brook trout fishing privileges in his pond as they waited for him to mill their grist.

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