Sunday, July 21, 2013

Rest Stop Garden

Good morning,

We've stopped at this rest stop on the border of Tennessee and North Carolina many times. 
Each and every time we stop, we see beautiful flowers and scenery depending on the season.
The garden is gorgeous!


 A plaque with thanks to those who envisioned improvements.


 There was a fabulous aroma in the air.
 This rest stop is also a park, garden, and place for a picnic.

Rest stops sure have changed since I was a child!

Enjoy,
Lois

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17 comments:

  1. JennyJuly 21, 2013 at 8:41 AM

    Beautiful garden! I wouldn't mind my backyard being so beautifully landscaped. What a great place!

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  2. TexWisGirlJuly 21, 2013 at 9:37 AM

    what a great effort! such a pretty spot!

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  3. PatJuly 21, 2013 at 10:29 AM

    Looks like a nice place to stop and rest a spell!

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  4. Yogi♪♪♪July 21, 2013 at 10:44 AM

    That certainly is a restful rest stop. I love and appreciate places that are so inviting.

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  5. Rick WatsonJuly 21, 2013 at 1:48 PM

    Lovely photos Lois.

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  6. desi TravelerJuly 21, 2013 at 2:25 PM

    Beautiful garden, every flower shows the love it has received...

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  7. ElaineJuly 21, 2013 at 11:12 PM

    Beautiful rest stop! Each state takes such a different approach to their rest stops, but I always appreciate those that are a little extra special.

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  8. Jan n JerJuly 25, 2013 at 8:41 PM

    Beautiful garden...how special this is to all who stop n visit!

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  9. UnknownJuly 25, 2013 at 11:57 PM

    How pretty! Stopping by from Friday Fences. Gardens are the best when shared with others!

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  10. Gemma WisemanJuly 26, 2013 at 3:41 AM

    How scenic and colourful! Looks like quite a large rest area.

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  11. FayeJuly 26, 2013 at 6:23 AM

    Was just going to say that some rest stops are just like parks or gardens. Now you've got me trying to remember that beautiful rest stop on a hill in North Carolina! Only where was it?

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  12. Tanya BreeseJuly 26, 2013 at 9:11 AM

    those gardens are beautiful! yes, i remember rest stops being kind of plain as a kid. we'd stop to have lunch, pretty much just a few picnic tables!

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  13. Jackie McGuinnessJuly 26, 2013 at 9:26 AM

    American rest stops are so nice!!

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  14. Lois EvensenJuly 26, 2013 at 9:35 AM

    Hi,

    If I remember correctly, this rest stop is on I-26 on the border of TN and NC.

    And, for those who remember just picnic tables at rest stops, I remember when there was only a little "shed" with a seat with a hole at rest stops! ;)

    Thanks, everyone, for stopping by and for your very kind comments.

    All the best,
    Lois

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  15. kaykualaJuly 26, 2013 at 6:17 PM

    This is really great, Lois! Beautiful pics and fascinating angles!

    Hank

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  16. Liz NeedleJuly 27, 2013 at 8:40 AM

    Beautiful garden. I love the shot of the cone flowers in particular.

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  17. Ruth KellyJuly 27, 2013 at 1:23 PM

    Tis a lovely garden with just the right fences.

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