Days 1 - 3

The first part of our trip will be a series of scenic drives through the Appalachian Mountains. We'll be driving the entire length of Skyline Drive which runs end to end through Shenandoah National Park in Virginia.

We'll then continue on to, and drive almost the full length of the Blue Ridge Parkway, which runs from Virginia through North Carolina and into Tennessee.

These roads are considered to be among some of the most scenic highways in the United States. I don't know that there will be too much to do along the way, but there may be a couple of opportunities for a short hike and there are sure to be some scenic view points along the way. On the first day, we'll be driving right past the Cabela's store in Hamburg, PA. It may finally be time for me to buy that camp kitchen I've been wanting!!!

We'll be spending our first night in Shenandoah National Park at the Big Meadows Campground. On day 2, we'll leave Big Meadows, and continue on our way, stopping for the night in Fancy Gap, VA. After three long days of driving, we'll finally reach our first destination, Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee. After three days in the car, I'm sure we'll be ready for a break!!!