Picture of the day - October 7, 2007

Another gorgeous autumn day in Damascus, Virginia

A couple of days ago Cheria and I took a leisurely drive down to Backbone Rock, and in order to get there we had to drive through the beautiful town of Damascus, Va. Damascus is one of those small American towns that makes you feel right at home the first time you visit, and plenty of visitors drop in to hike and bike the trails every year. The streets and alleys of "Trail Town, USA" come alive in the fall when the leaves on the maples, oaks, and shumakes change colors and transform the landscape into one huge, multi-colored mosaic. This is a wonderful time of the year to drop in, and cameras are pretty much required should you decide to do so! The hills and "hollers" of southwestern Virginia boast some of the most spectacular autumn scenes that you'll find anywhere on the planet, and Damascus seems to have more than its fair share. Drop in some time and check it out for yourself... You just might decide you never want to leave!   Click here to comment on today's picture.   Visit the POTD Archives for previous "Pictures Of The Day"!     Submit a photo of your own!            Why I publish the "Picture of the Day"