Think of the weight above in today’s Mystery Photo. Now tell us where you think you must be to get this photograph. Send your guess, name and hometown to elliott@brack.net.
The recent Mystery Photo turned out to be relatively easy, as several spotted it immediately. It was sent in by Karen Garner of Dacula. First one in was Philomena Robertson of Flowery Branch, who wrote:
“This is Grandfather Mountain in North Carolina – it is the highest peak of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The bridge is the “Mile High Swinging Bridge” built in 1952, America’s highest suspension footbridge. The 228-foot suspension bridge spans an 80-foot chasm at more than one mile in elevation. We had a family reunion in the Blue Ridge Mountains and this was one of the attractions we went to – awesome view!!”
Bob Foreman of Grayson said that “Grandfather Mountain is in North Carolina near the towns of Linville and Banner Elk. The Blue Ridge Parkway viaduct goes around one side of the mountain. The locals will promptly correct you if you refer to it as Grandfather’s Mountain.”
George Graf of Palmyra, Va. wrote: “Grandfather Mountain, near Linville, N.C. is a place of amazing biodiversity and scenic beauty that towers 5,946 feet in northwest North Carolina. The original Cherokee name for the mountain was “Tanawha,” meaning “a fabulous hawk or eagle.” It was named ‘Grandfather” by pioneers who recognized the face of an old man in one of the cliffs.”
Jane Bane of Buford wrote: “That’s the mile-high swinging bridge at Grandfather Mountain in N.C. My family visited there when I was a child. I’m afraid of heights and would not cross the bridge. My Dad told me he would be right behind me so all was OK. I was halfway across when I turned and saw Dad still on terra firma. Come to find out, he was afraid of heights also. But I made it across.”
Holly Moore of Suwanee identified the photo, saying: “No one will ever get me to walk across that bridge!” She adds: “My husband, Don and I, recently took two days to drive the entire length of the Blue Ridge Parkway. I commend it to everyone for it was a wonderful trip. When we went, the roads to Grandfather Mountain and Mt. Mitchell were both closed because of weather and construction.” Others recognizing the mountain included Tim Sullivan of Buford; Howard Williams of Snellville; and Susan McBrayer, Sugar Hill.
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