The Two RV Gypsies: Full-Time RVers
at Linville Falls on the Blue Ridge Parkway Linville, North Carolina - May 7, 2010
map of NC showing location of Linville Falls
Erwins View Trail, a moderate hike of 1.6 miles round trip, offers hikers several overlooks, each revealing a different aspect of the Linville Falls area.
Below: The two RV Gypsies began their hike to Linville Falls - May 7, 2010
Karen Duquette ready to go down the stairs
Lee Duquette
Karen Duquette
Below: The two RV Gypsies walked the trail and peeked through the woods at the first views of the Linville Falls
view of the falls through the woods
view of the falls through the woods
Below: The Linville River spilled gently over the upper falls where it widened and paused.
Below: The two RV Gypsies enjoyed the view of the Linville Falls
Lee Duquette
Karen Duquette
Karen Duquette
Lee Duquette
The two RV Gypsies at Linville Falls
The two RV Gypsies at Linville Falls
the upper falls
the upper falls
the upper falls
Below: The upper falls pool quietly before drifting into a narrow canyon, then the water suddenly spirals out of sight and plunges 45 feet over the lower falls.
the upper falls
another view of the falls
Below: Lee Duquette relaxed and watched water spiraling downward as it prepared to drop 45 feet below to the lower falls area.
Lee Duquette
The Water spirals downward
fast moving water
fast moving water
fast moving water
fast moving water
Below: As the water twisted and turned, it disappeared around the corner and through the cliffs, then down to the lower falls.
the cliffs
Below: Then the two RV Gypsies hiked to another viewing area called Chimney View Overlook, the first point on the trail where the lower falls can be seen. It offered an excellent chance to photograph both the upper and lower falls. The overlook is named for the chimney-like outcroppings located to the right of the waterfall. The trail was strenuous in this area with considerable elevation gain.
Lee Duquette on the trail
view of the upper and lower falls
Below: From here, the two RV Gypsies could barely see the upper falls and where it "pools". But they saw the lower falls as it reappeared through the cliffs.
upper & lower falls
upper & lower falls
upper & lower falls
upper & lower falls
Below: Lee Duquette sat on the wall and enjoyed the view
Lee Duquette
Lee Duquette
Below: Lee Duquette spotted hawks flying in the sky above him
 a hawk
two hawks
Below: While Lee Duquette sat on the wall, he looked down behind him and saw the river flowing through the woods.
the river flowing through the woods.
the river flowing through the woods.
Below;: From the Chimney View Overlook, Karen Duquette looked up and photographed the area where they will hike to next - Erwins View Overlook.
a view of the next overlook
Below: Then the two RV Gypsies hiked to "Erwins View Overlook." The Erwins View Trail ends at Erwins View Overlook.
the trail
flowers on the trail
Below: From this vantage point, the two RV Gypsies enjoyed a panoramic view of the Linville Gorge and a distant view of the upper and lower falls.
a panoramic view of the Linville Gorge
a distant view of the upper and lower falls.
The two RV Gypsies spent a bit of time just relaxing and enjoying the weather and the view before they hiked back to their truck.
Lee Duquette
The two RV Gypsies
Karen Duquette
The two RV Gypsies
Below: A great sign at the visitor's center
"Critters against Litter" and more.
Below: driving back to the campground, the area was
full of Christmas tree farms
an anti-litter sign
a Christmas tree farm
The two RV Gypsies in North Carolina
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