Curtis Valley Overlook — Attraction in Old Fort

Beautiful view of the valley below and the mountains in the distance. There are several spots to park and view the mountains along the way up to the Mount Mitchell lookout. This was one of my FAVORITES. The view was spectacular and great for photos, especially if you are a photographer! I recommend stopping at all of them since each offers a different view. Beautiful during the fall as the leaves begin to change colors. Bring a jacket...

Too much vandalism and graffiti to enjoy the surroundings but the view was worth stopping for and I grew up playing in Curtis Creek anyways, good old 1227 is a rough haul up or down there into the valley located just past milepost 347(look for the open meadow just...

A crisp Fall morning on the Parkway brings on the bright colors from changing leaves and a pale blue sky that stretches into the distance for miles. The mountain topography varies from ridges to gently rolling peaks and are particularly stunning from...