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>On Mar 14, 9:27 am, "Tim M. (tomor...@erols.com)"
>> Shirley, set 'em up for those taking the time to read this thread....
>>
>> Anyone familiar with some or all of that trip who might suggest
>> interesting side roads, stops, (bbq joints and covered bridges being
>> among my favorite places to stop) etc?
>>
>> Thanks in advance,
>>
>> Tim
> Tim, I don't know much about the roads west of NC or E. Tn. but the
>Natchez Trace Pky has been on my short list for a few years. From
>everything I heard it is a real pretty ride.
I've rode the Natchez it was nice, but I wouldn't go there just to
ride it again
>Now once you get over into my part of the country there are a bunch of
>good riding roads. You can ride the Blue Ridge Pky and don't be afraid
>to jump off on almost any roads that cross it. You will usually find
>some great riding and little towns with good eating places and some
>good bed and breakfast type lodging.
> Grandfather Mountain and Mt Mitchell are the highest mtns east of the
>Miss. river and the views are really pretty. I've always wanted to do
>the Pky end to end but every time I've started I end up taking a side
>trip.
> Deals Gap is highly over rated and is a real pain in the ass.
>There
>are a bunch of roads a stone throw from it that don't have near the
>traffic.
>When you get ready for you trip check for road closures, we have had a
>bunch of slides this year.
> When you get in the area drop me a line, my be able to sneak of for
>awhile.
>Mike
>caspr
>> Shirley, set 'em up for those taking the time to read this thread....
>>
>> Anyone familiar with some or all of that trip who might suggest
>> interesting side roads, stops, (bbq joints and covered bridges being
>> among my favorite places to stop) etc?
>>
>> Thanks in advance,
>>
>> Tim
> Tim, I don't know much about the roads west of NC or E. Tn. but the
>Natchez Trace Pky has been on my short list for a few years. From
>everything I heard it is a real pretty ride.