Lucy Does the Blue Ridge Parkway, America's Favorite Drive.

As reported by DRS Buy Now, Lucy did decide that Asheville, NC was too beautiful to leave. However, her mission to let the world know about Dealerz Gone Wild must go on, so we packed our bags, gave back the bongo drums, and hit "America's Favorite Drive," the Blue Ridge Parkway.

The Blue Ridge Parkway outside of Asheville, NC

As one would expect, the views are spectacular, and I was compelled to stop every few miles in order to take in yet another grand vista.  Thank goodness for the 45 mph speed limit, or Lucy may have found herself hanging from a cliffside tree somewhere in the Blue Ridge Mountains! 

Gorgeous view of the Blue Ridge Mountains

I was able to talk to a lot of very nice people at the scenic overlooks.  There are locals who volunteer to clean up litter in order to preserve the natural beauty of this drive.  Drivers, please don't throw trash out of your car window.  Us Texans are proud to say "Don't Mess with Texas," but few outside of the state know that the slogan started as an anti-littering campaign.  We take that attitude with us when we travel.

Scenic Overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway

On the Eastern Continental Divide, we had lunch at the Mountain View Restaurant and Motel in Little Switzerland. A large wood deck with gorgeous views of the mountains, and some great pot pie!

Mountain View Motel and Restaurant, Little Switzerland, North Carolina

As can happen when one opts for a scenic mountain road over a sensible interstate, part of the parkway was closed and Lucy took a plesant detour.  We passed through a handfull of postcard-perfect small towns and dozens of Christmas tree farms.  Once again, I love getting lost in North Carolina!

"Mental Floss With God's Word to Avoid Truth Decay," punny sign at the Pine Fork Baptist Church, Laurel Springs, North Carolina

Christmas Tree Farm, Sparta North Carolina

After crossing into Virginia we stopped at the Mt. Airy Granite scenic overlook and saw the largest stone quarry of its kind in the entire United States (parkway tip: once you cross into Virginia many of the scenic overlooks also include historic markers and educational descriptions.)

Mt. Airy Granite Marker on the Blue Ridge Parkway, Virginia

Lucy may have done too much ambling on America's Favorite Drive, because night fell long before we made it into Roanoke. I could dimly make out several lovely sights as we cruised along in the dusk.  Perhaps Lucy will have to return to tell the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia about Dealerz Gone Wild?