Blue Ridge, Daily Painter: Janet Wimmer: Craggy Pinnacle Tunnel

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Craggy Pinnacle Tunnel

Parkway Series #347 12 x 16 oil Sold

This tunnel just north of Craggy Gardens, around milepost 364, shows the solid rock formation through which the road winds. I cannot imagine the blood, sweat and tears it took to build this road back in the 1930's. I am so thankful for the men and women who blasted through rock and mountainous terrain to create this incredible, scenic highway and their hard work inspires me to work harder.

1 comment:

LindaJuly 16, 2011 at 11:16 PM
Another nice picture! This reminds me of the Mary's Rock Tunnel on Skyline Drive.
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