On the way from Nashville to Raleigh we drove through part of the Blue Ridge Parkway. On our last trip we did the Great Smoky Mountains and were excited to be in the area again. We stayed at Winngray Campground, which we would recommend for the friendly staff and the cool river. We played badminton with a net (at home we don’t have one) and the kids played with a few of the kids staying there. The next morning we were surrounded by fog (smoky mountain style) and by breakfast it had risen. We spent some more time at the river before starting the parkway.
We love a friendly campground cat. 
Throwing stones
We drove to the Water Knob Visitor Center making some stops at viewpoints along the way. The views were incredible at every stop. We drove through stoping to enjoy most of the turnouts. We made it to the highest point at 6053ft elevation with great weather and sunshine. As we headed down on the other side we went through some very very foggy areas. It was so thick we could barely see in some parts. Stephen was very cautious as we made our way toward Looking Glass Rock. We were glad we stopped so much on the other side since many overlooks were to foggy to see anything on this side.
We found a spot at Looking Glass Rock, changed into swim suits, water shoes, and rain jackets. Yes there was a light rain falling as we headed to a swimming hole. Then we hiked the muddy rock and root filled path to Skinny Dip Falls. Not sure who would skinny dip in this semi busy cold mountain water but we had a couple brave souls take a dip. Others climbed on the rocks avoiding the water but having fun just the same.
We diverted off the parkway to our camp in the Pisgah forest at the Davidson River Campground. Here we walked the river, waded in a bit, and enjoyed roasting sausages over the fire.
We had a good rain that night but unfortunately no thunder and lightening. we drove some more of the parkway and stoped at the Blue Ridge Parkway visitor center. We were not as impressed as half the signs and information was covered in accessible at this time. Our kids are learners and love gathering information when it is taken from them some get a bit frustrated. We left to do the WCT trail. It was pretty and we noticed the differences in plants and animals from other areas we have visited.
Our 6S Full Life 
Look like so much fun.
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