Life In Central Virginia

 In July of 2016 I moved to Lynchburg, Virginia to begin working at the local newspaper. It is a beautiful city surrounded by the mountains and is home of Liberty University, the largest Christian University in the world. 

The Blue Ridge Parkway is only a few miles from where I live and is beautiful anytime of year but when you visit during the Fall month of October it is at its most perfect time of year. Take a day trip on the Parkway and you will discover the beauty of the Appalachian Mountains. 

The many colors of the leaves are picture perfect and you never tire of looking at them. You will see many hikers walking along as they come off or go on to walk on the many trails including the famous Appalachian Trail.

One spot I enjoy visiting year round is named the Peaks of Otter in Bedford County, Virginia. There is a mountain stream with picnic tables just off the stream where you can stop with the family and eat. It is fun anytime of year to drive to the Peaks. Park by the stream and eat lunch then sit back enjoy the quiet trickle of the water as it moves over the rocks. After this relaxing a period of time you will have to force yourself to get into your car and continue driving. As you travel on the winding roads of the Parkway the peace and joy are all yours. 

You can enjoy and drive on the Parkway any time of year (Parts of the Parkway can get shutdown due to snow or ice) but Fall is my favorite and I believe you will thank so too.