Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Travel

elleng

(141,259 posts)

6. A pre trip/spring gift, Ad:

Reply to Adsos Letter (Reply #2)

Sat Feb 4, 2012, 11:43 PM

Feb 2012

http://www.google.com/imgres?q=Blue+Ridge+Parkway&hl=en&biw=1226&bih=553&gbv=2&tbm=isch&tbnid=PoelWWjuvYNPsM:&imgrefurl=http://www.blueridgeparkwayusa.com/&docid=razpVEmiLTUhbM&imgurl=

&w=400&h=269&ei=yfktT82SMsL4ggeej9HHDw&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=909&vpy=110&dur=6443&hovh=184&hovw=274&tx=134&ty=208&sig=104031544521055891055&page=1&tbnh=143&tbnw=192&start=0&ndsp=11&ved=1t:429,r:4,s:0

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

37 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Has anyone here driven the Blue Ridge Parkway? [View all] Adsos Letter Feb 2012 OP

Drove a bit of it couple times years ago; live in DC area. elleng Feb 2012 #1

Thanks elleng! Adsos Letter Feb 2012 #2

I've been to "Big Stone Gap" - it's along there somewhere. TBF Feb 2012 #3

Thanks TBF! I hadn't considered blue laws in the South. Adsos Letter Feb 2012 #4

Its been much too long for me even to try to recall; wish I could. elleng Feb 2012 #5

A pre trip/spring gift, Ad: elleng Feb 2012 #6

Thanks, elleng! Adsos Letter Feb 2012 #9

Yes Ad, DEFINITELY NOT California scenery! elleng Feb 2012 #10

yes grasswire Feb 2012 #7

Thanks, grasswire! Adsos Letter Feb 2012 #8

Yes to Shenandoah! elleng Feb 2012 #11

AAAUUUGGGHHHHHH!!!!!!...don't tempt me!!!!!!!! Adsos Letter Feb 2012 #12

This area is FULL of this stuff, Ad! elleng Feb 2012 #13

When I drove our oldest daughter (now 30) out to Philly for college (I love me some road trips) Adsos Letter Feb 2012 #14

Nice trip! Lucky it wasn't too hot! elleng Feb 2012 #15

Drexel University College of Medicine Adsos Letter Feb 2012 #16

Good to hear the degree and the school. elleng Feb 2012 #17

Southern California, the land she loves. Adsos Letter Feb 2012 #18

Skyline Drive is gorgeous. Do it! greatauntoftriplets Mar 2013 #23

Did it! Adsos Letter Apr 2013 #34

Whoops. I hadn't noticed the date on your OP. greatauntoftriplets Apr 2013 #35

DOWNSHIFT! jberryhill May 2012 #19

I have decided to make this a part of our upcoming road trip. cbayer Mar 2013 #20

Let me know if you have any questions I can help with. Adsos Letter Mar 2013 #21

You are so kind. cbayer Mar 2013 #24

For the Prius, use "B" mode. bananas Mar 2013 #27

I used it extensively on our last trip and it worked great. cbayer Mar 2013 #28

The Sheanadoah Valley (west of Skyline Drive) greatauntoftriplets Mar 2013 #29

Thanks for the links, friend. cbayer Mar 2013 #30

You're welcome. greatauntoftriplets Mar 2013 #31

Two places whose accommodations we thoroughly enjoyed Adsos Letter Mar 2013 #32

Excellent and thanks so much. cbayer Mar 2013 #33

One other thing... Adsos Letter Mar 2013 #22

Great idea. Will check out some sites today. cbayer Mar 2013 #25

Brown Mountain Lights bananas Mar 2013 #26

Driven the whole thing in bits and pieces over the years. jambo101 Apr 2013 #36

WAY back in the mists of time DFW May 2013 #37