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are places seen along the way with links to separate pages, if applicable. |
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Attraction |
| 199 |
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| This
was a brand new campground that I chose as my home to explore Mount
Airy during the southbound portion of the Parkway tour in October,
2007. See link above for separate pages - what a special treat and
such great folks! |
| Mount
Airy, NC |
| I
didn't have time to explore Andy Griffith's hometown on the northbound
portion of the tour, but was determined not to miss it on the southbound
portion. See link above for the inspiration of the ideal small town,
Mayberry USA! |
| Pilot
Mountain State Park, NC |
| This
was a fun day trip while I was staying at Mayberry Campground. See
link above to separate page. |
| 190 |
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| We
were fascinated by this tiny rustic cabin where a midwife lived
during the last years of her long life. She delivered babies
until her death in 1939 at age 102. She never lost a mother
or child through her own fault, but none of her own 24 children
lived beyond infancy. |
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| 178 |
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This
was a very nice overnight stay I chose on the northbound portion in
July, 2007, in order to be close to Mabry Mill, only a couple of miles
away. I wanted to see the mill in the morning when we were fresh and
my mom has less trouble walking. After a very friendly greeting, Carlene
fixed me up with a nice big pull through and full hookups with 50
amps. |
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This
row of pull throughs is out in the open on a very scenic hilltop.
I got the best Direct TV satellite reception ever, but Verizon
cell phone and air card reception was not great. I was able
to make one call and got online for a few minutes, but then
never could connect again. Maybe it was weather related because
it did get cloudy, but I'm not sure if that's why. |
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This
section is down the hill and is beautifully wooded with a nice
layout and good space between the sites. If not for the Verizon
problem, I could see me staying here for a couple of weeks enjoying
this campground and things to see around it. |
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| 176 |
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was another image I saw a lot of during my research. I read
it's the most photographed spot on the Parkway and I can see
why. |
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Beyond
the peaceful scene beside the mill itself, there are shady paths
and other buildings to explore. Interpreters will explain about
the mill, teach you how to prepare wool to spin and you can
even see blacksmithing methods. |
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