How awesome! I've been on part of the Blue Ridge Parkway and have fallen in love with it each and every time. Did you actually get to go camping off the trail? Please tell me you did and had fresh fire coffee in the morning. That coffee is the best after a chilly night, even if it tastes like hobo coffee.
Campfires are not permitted in the backcountry. Because of this, campfires are only permitted at park-constructed fireplaces found at Appalachian Trail huts and day-use shelters. First come, first serve. We planned around it. And they really are off trail, so to speak. It was a moderate hike, lots of rocks but, hello! What a thrill. :))
Hobo coffee is so underrated!!! At that place and time, it is like liquid gold!
Hello, Victor! @wwwiebe