Summer in the Gardens

 I went to Biltmore yesterday morning.  I can't quite decide if I like the gardens best in spring, summer or fall.  The seasons are all so gorgeous.

 Over by Antler Hill Village, there was a sunflower bed that was almost a mile long.  It was beautiful.

Big Bald

John and I went up to the top of Big Bald yesterday.  This is a place we've wanted to go since we moved here.  After seven and a half years, we finally made it.

When we got to the Appalachian Trail, we decided to head up Big Stamp first.

View from Big Stamp

The A.T. heading up Big Stamp

View of Big Bald from Big Stamp

Big Bald has an amazing 360 degree view from the top.  And we certainly picked a gorgeous day to see it...

View of Big Stamp (to the left- you can see where the A.T. has been mowed.)

The elevation is 5516 ft.

One last view of Big Stamp before heading back to the car.

John and I really enjoyed our time up there.  Maybe next time we'll bring the kids and we certainly won't wait another 7 and a half years before we go.