Blue Ridge Parkway

On our return from our recent trip to Delaware, we had two days to make a nine hour drive, so we decided to take our time. When we looked at a map, we realized that the Blue Ridge Parkway ran basically parallel to I-81 (our projected route) and then, about 70 miles from home there is easy access to I-77. So, we decided to take our time and explore this scenic route. It was amazing! Yes, we had to drive much slower, and yes, the drive took us a lot longer. However, it was the most relaxing and enjoyable drive that we have taken in a long time. There were hardly any other cars (always a good thing), the day was very, slightly cloudy (so the views were still great, but not too hot), and Sebastian loved seeing everything and being able to periodically stop and get out of the car. He kept saying that he wanted to "stop and see something." The trip was definitely worth the extra time.