We are settled in for the evening in Morgantown, West Virginia. Another day full of driving and beautiful landscapes. We left Louisville, Kentucky this morning and proceeded eastward. Mom really enjoyed seeing the large horse farms with the tidy board fences, walking arenas, and rolling pastures.
As the day progressed, much discussion was given to the amount of hay that was being baled, and yet we saw very little grazing stock and only a few cattle pastures from the interstate. The farther we traveled northeast, the more steep the hay fields became, and we both decided that was hazardous terrain for baling hay.
The highlight of the day was driving through the mountains! We enjoyed some lovely views as we traveled up the Cumberland and Allegheny Mountains in West Virginia. Steam was rising out of the draws between the mountains, giving the appearance of the mountain sides burning.
By late afternoon, a storm rolled in, bringing with it heavy rain and cooling temperatures. At one point, a cloud settled between two peaks, right on the road.
Driving through the cloud was a little creepy, but part of the adventure. I had never seen mountains before, and this was a very rewarding drive.
Tomorrow we are going to do a little wandering through this area and head over to Boonsboro!
Are there any specific places you are planning on stopping?
ReplyDeleteTomorrow will be Antietam and exp.or in Boonsboro. Then on Friday, depending on the weather, we plan to go to Gettysburg.
DeleteAre there any other landscapes that you will see?
ReplyDeleteBasically historical sites and Kentucky horse farms.
DeleteWere there any signs telling you the highest elevation you were at? If so what was it?
ReplyDeleteYes, we were on a couple of peaks at 3000 feet. It was so awesome!
DeleteWere you scared driving through the cloud? How far in front of you could you see?
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What was the highest and lowest temperature on that day?
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What did you think of the cloud being right there between the two peaks and driving through it? I think it would be a little creepy because you are driving through a cloud and that's kind of creepy.
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