January 11, 2021 CloverHollowBridge, LinkFarmBridge, MountainLake, PandapasPond

The day began as a cloudy Monday morning 'get-out-of-the-house' mini adventure. Our destination  was the Clover Hollow Bridge. Without checking the weather forecast, we drove up Christiansburg Mountain, exiting 460 toward Blacksburg. It didn't take much snow in the higher elevations to create a winter wonderland. As we made our first right turn to Rt 42, the scenic drive through the back country roads in Newport,Va(Giles Co) was filled with farm land, open fields, and rural living at its best! The first left (Rt601)Clover Hollow Road, led us to our destination, also known as SINKING CREEK BRIDGE

  

We continued following the path of Sinking Creek👇👇👇....... turning right on 604 (Zells Mill Road)eventually ending at yet another covered bridge.

LINK FARM COVERED BRIDGE 👇

Next, we followed Rt700(Mountain Lake Rd). Oh goodness, we were delighted to be driving the jeep!

Visibility was beginning to diminish.👀

But we made it to MOUNTAIN LAKE LODGE

After a few oohs and aahs,(and seriously not being able to see anything due to fog) we slipped and slided a few times back down the mountain to route 460. The elevation difference was remarkable! 

 Our last destination, before heading home, was PANDAPAS POND , located in Montgomery County, Va

The path to the pond was covered.......... but not slippery! 

Our mini day adventure was just what we needed! 🥰