Beautiful pictures, Paul and Toni. Having lived in New England I always thought Mt. Washington was the tallest peak east of the Missisippi. Maybe due to the extreme weather they have up there. Didn't know it was Mt. Mitchell until one RFTH that it was on our route. No one made it to the top, only to the parking lot as our schedule didn't allow.
Maybe in the spring you can lead us on a one day sightseeing trip. No trails or hiking for us old folk, though. Picnic On The Ground.