I'm thinking about heading out that way for summer vacation. Have you driven it in the last few years? If so, your thoughts? Recommendations on things to see? Where to stay? How many days did you take to drive it?
Beautiful pic, have yet to head that direction but its comming.
We did the inaugural trip with our RV this weekend. I hope Many more in our future.
We did the inaugural trip with our RV this weekend. I hope Many more in our future.
I'm thinking about heading out that way for summer vacation. Have you driven it in the last few years? If so, your thoughts? Recommendations on things to see? Where to stay? How many days did you take to drive it?
Well if you want to see a view like this wait until the fall
My in-laws have a cabin about 200 yards off the parkway up near Sparta NC (near close to the virginia border). I'm really only familiar with that part of the parkway. There are lots of hiking trails in some places, as well as wineries and cider works down the mountain in a few spots.
It really just depends on if you want to drive the whole thing, or just parts. The areas towards Asheville NC will be different than the parts towards Virginia.
We spent two weeks there in October and it was gorgeous. The parkways is pretty and well trafficked at certain times, and you'll find a mix of motorcycles, bicycles, RVs, and cars (commercial traffic isn't really allowed). It's not a road to drive fast on, but one that encourages taking your time and enjoying the views. In some places they've been working to restore the rock bridges and walls that are original to the CCC project.
And as Emapples said, it you want those colors you'll have to go in the fall.
It really just depends on if you want to drive the whole thing, or just parts. The areas towards Asheville NC will be different than the parts towards Virginia.
We spent two weeks there in October and it was gorgeous. The parkways is pretty and well trafficked at certain times, and you'll find a mix of motorcycles, bicycles, RVs, and cars (commercial traffic isn't really allowed). It's not a road to drive fast on, but one that encourages taking your time and enjoying the views. In some places they've been working to restore the rock bridges and walls that are original to the CCC project.
And as Emapples said, it you want those colors you'll have to go in the fall.
We were there last week. Rented a large house/cabin outside Cosby, TN.
We did all the standard stuff, Clingman's Dome, the 11 mile drive at Cades cove (black bears, deer, turkey, etc.), spent a lot of time in the National Park. The fire damage is mostly abated (can't keep down mother nature) and some of the trails are still closed (especially around the Chimney tops.)
We did all the standard stuff, Clingman's Dome, the 11 mile drive at Cades cove (black bears, deer, turkey, etc.), spent a lot of time in the National Park. The fire damage is mostly abated (can't keep down mother nature) and some of the trails are still closed (especially around the Chimney tops.)
Spent a lot of time there while stationed in D.C.
Our oldest saw his first white tail deer up there.
One hidden jewel is the remains of President Hoover's summer White House, Camp Rapidan. Some cabins have been preserved and locations of others have been marked. Not a long drive from D.C., high enough in elevation to best the summer heat and humidity and be free from mosquitos. Neat place.
Our oldest saw his first white tail deer up there.
One hidden jewel is the remains of President Hoover's summer White House, Camp Rapidan. Some cabins have been preserved and locations of others have been marked. Not a long drive from D.C., high enough in elevation to best the summer heat and humidity and be free from mosquitos. Neat place.
Planning a trip there this October.
Had to promise the wife a stop at Dollywood, but I think we'll start on the south end near
Cherokee and take BRP up to 40, then out to the coast.
Never seen the Atlantic before.
Had to promise the wife a stop at Dollywood, but I think we'll start on the south end near
Cherokee and take BRP up to 40, then out to the coast.
Never seen the Atlantic before.
If you make it to the north end (Shenandoah National Park), Luray Caverns is just a little bit further on. Absolutely amazing cave formations (and no need to crawl around; they're tall enough to walk comfortably at minimum, with some cathedral-sized rooms), well lighted, etc. I highly recommend taking a side trip up there.
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