Wash Creek Valley Overlook — Attraction in Fletcher

A nice Stop along the parkway that looks south across the valley This is one of the many pullouts along the Blue Ridge Parkway. The Blueridge parkway is a 469-mile road that travels through the Great smoky mountains. It was designed to connect Shenandoah National Park and Great Smoky Mountains National Park during President Roosevelt’s era in 1935. The Wash Creek Valley Overlook is between 2 tunnels (Ferrin Knob tunnel 1 and 2) and is an easy pull-off on the south side of the road. The view looks south across the valley and provides a beautiful view along the parkway. The view is limited and obstructed by some of the trees but there is a good view in...

I highly recommend this overlook not necessarily for the scenic view but for its close proximity to a tunnel. If you're into photography, the tunnel is a great subject! If you go on a weekday, the road is basically empty and you can safely photograph the tunnel from the road as long as you're extra vigilant and mindful of occasional cars approaching. I'll definitely come back here for...

It's a rather humbling and literally breathtaking experience and I have to say that nothing could be finer than to be in North Carolina on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Your Ego simply evaporates as you look out and see Mountains as far as the eye can see. I didn't even know that this was going to be a bucket list type of event, but I will say... If you...