BOONE, NC.  Today we visited nearby Elk Knob State Park.  It is only a few years old and still being improved.  There was no entry fee, which offset any disappointment with the meager visitor center and maps.  Finding it was an adventure in itself, in that it was located off a back country winding road with few signs.   It was only 6 miles from the main road, but seemed many times longer winding along at 35 mph through scenes seemingly from Tobacco Road.  

Finally Arrived at the Park

Betty Shot This Inside the Park

Finding Our Location on Their Map

The sound of an approaching thunder storm drove us out early, but even with the unseasonable heat and humidity it was a nice walk.