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| You can just make out the flagpole sticking up from Chimney Rock |
Chimney Rock State Park is less than half an hour from us, and mom and dad took a drive out there last weekend. They didn't actually go up into the park this time (they'd been there several years ago), and it was a gray, foggy and drizzly day, but they found Hickory Nut Gorge Brewery while wandering through the shops just below Chimney Rock.
When they first arrived and planted their butts on a swing at the river's edge down on the backside of the brewery Chimney Rock was visible, but as the minutes passed the fog rolled in and dad only managed to get a few pictures like this. You can find tons and tons of photos online that really show how cool Chimney Rock is.
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| The slowly disappearing knob of Chimney Rock on the left |
While they were sitting there lazily swinging and enjoying their beer several groups of kayakers wound their way down the river, drawing whoops and cheers from the brewery patrons as they steered their kayaks through the rocks. On the way to Chimney Rock you'll find Bat Cave- yes, there's a town called Bat Cave- and mom and dad pulled into the Bat Cave Apple House to fill a bag with a variety of one of their favorite crispy treats. They have honey, jams and other stuff, but the apples are what mom and dad went for. Even though it was a cool, crappy day they enjoyed getting out and exploring.
18 comments:
That really is a pretty area, even the fog is cool!
It looks lovely, and the fog gives it atmosphere.
What a beautiful spot, it must be amazing on a sunny day!
What a cool place! The fog really gives it a mysterious feeling.
Nice photos, but I want to see you Cleo.
Those are beautiful photos. Thank you for sharing them with us!
Purrs,
Tama and Genji
What an amazing place ! Purrs
Our Dad says he was at Chimney Rock many years ago and had some photos but they went with the evil-ex who just took all the photos no matter. Dad got pay-back at the Dee-Vorce so we are glad we never got to meet. We love your Dads photos Cleo and hope you are having a spooky week
I loved Dad of Timmy's last line to you Cleo.
Mom said to tell you she has been to both places..and that btw, she is a Virginian. She loves TN but misses her VA mountains.
Mom said Bat Cave is a hoot. Now she needs to stop there too. She's streaked though a million miles an hour coming and going to Charlotte. Never really thought of stopping. Now she am.
The fog makes it look very mysterious and Halloween-y!
Looks like a really great place!
I was just about to type what Athena did. :)
What fun: Bat Cave!
AWESOME !!!!! I'm guessing bat cat is aptly named ?? I wouldn't want to go inside to find out...got my fill of that in "me yooth" while spelunking !!! the kayak's "driver" had to be skilled to navigate those waters :) ☺☺
Bat Cave sounds like someplace our mom should be living!!
Beautiful scenery. Bat Cave Apple House sounds interesting.
What gorgeous photos. Spring 2019 we too traveled to Chimney Rock and hiked Hickory Nut Gorge. The waterfall there was amazing.
I expect you are getting tons of rain today with Zeta moving over the mountains
Hugs Ceiclia
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