Elk Mountain Overlook — Attraction in Boone

First time I've ever stopped at this particular overlook on the Blue Ridge before but I'm so glad I did. Amazing views!! I'm guessing we're a good 25 miles as the crow flies from both Grandfather and Sugar mountains and yet both can be seen off to the west. Note the eyesore building on top of Sugar and the"nose" on Grandfather. ...

Staying at the Park Vista Inn just a few miles north on the parkway. Stopped here in the evening and the next morning. Many people enjoying the view in the evening, but was empty in the morning. Been traveling the BRP for years, but this view at both the end of the day and the beginning of a day struck me with an expansive...

Well worth a trip and your time to explore the Apalacian Mountain range.. I promise you will not be disappointed. If you like hiking there are lots of areas along the way but even just riding in a car to see the magnificent views will not disappoint. Photos are from various spots...