Strange to think it’s already been nearly three weeks since Preston, Michael (with Seppo) and I went on a wee hike that turned into an all day hike. The Blue Ridge Parkway was closed so we hiked out from the junction with Hwy. 215. We didn’t plan on going too terribly far … but we did. Past the Devil’s Courthouse, out to the junction with the road to the Black Balsam Wilderness, then on to Sam’s Knob, down to Flat Laurel Creek and back out to the Parkway and on back to the car. We started out about 10:30 in the morning and got back to the car at 7:00 just as it was getting dark. It was pretty awesome to see dusk descend while walking down the middle of the Parkway. Seppo gets big points for hanging with all all day. Jump inside for some more pictures.

If you’re smart and know what you’re looking at you can pick out Devil’s Courthouse, Cold Mountain, Shining Rock, Sam’s Knob, Little Sam’s Knob and three handsome, studly hikers.