Standing at the monument on the top of Mount Mitchell. It was a good, damp, cloudy day.
(Mount Mitchell Photo Gallery)
One of the locations to which I most looked forward to visiting on my trips was Mount Mitchell. Being able to stand at the highest point east of the Mississippi River is just an awesome thought. Getting to the top was a great way to spend my 32nd birthday.
The drive to the park area of Mount Mitchell takes some time on a few windy roads, but it provides some amazing views of the Appalachians, Black Mountains and Blue Ridge Mountains. Along the way, travelers pass by the Eastern Continental Divide.
A Blind Shot at Reaching 50 State Highpoints 