Buck Springs Gap v1
by Charles Hite
Title
Buck Springs Gap v1
Artist
Charles Hite
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Photograph - Digital Photograph
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Sunrise at Buck Springs Gap. This is the "wedding" bench area, a favorite place for mountain weddings. Tucked up on the side road to the Mount Pisgah parking area, the Buck Spring Gap Overlook is a hidden gem at MP 407.6.
Sure, it has a beautiful view down into the valley. And yes, that imposing mountain looming behind you is Mount Pisgah. But did you know you’re right in front of the site of an old hunting lodge? It's right behind you. It’s where George Vanderbilt built the magnificent Buck Spring Lodge in 1896. It was a summer retreat that really put the “glam” in “glamping” (that’s glamour camping to you). The buildings may be gone, but you can still walk around the site, stride through the large entryway where the stables once were, and even go down the steps into one of the old storage areas. Source: The National Park Service
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February 14th, 2024
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