I left my home in Florida ostensibly to meet my youngest child for the weekend. She now lives most of the year in Wyoming and is only “back east” occasionally. However, my motives were duplicitous in that I convinced her to meet me at a destination that I have been trying to visit for at least 15 years, but never quite made it. Throwing convenience aside, I rode the … [Read more...] about Cloudland Canyon: Stunning views and tumbling waters
Ridge running along moonshiner 28: Mountains, lakes and tunnels
Just a few miles before the southern start of Highway 28 outside Seneca, S.C., a flotilla of graceful sailboats catches my eye out in Lake Keowee. Their seemingly delicate sails crossing the shimmering water with the Blue Ridge Mountains towering in the distance was gorgeous. Next to this man-made lake in Upstate South Carolina, “Moonshiner 28” begins its 115-mile northeastern … [Read more...] about Ridge running along moonshiner 28: Mountains, lakes and tunnels
Must-see waterfalls: Check out these cascades on your next motorcycle tour
The Blue Ridge Mountains are home to some of the most popular waterfalls in the eastern United States. Many are easily accessible for motorcycle travelers and make for great day trips or extended tours. As autumn arrives, the changing leaves frame these stunning cascades in brilliant colors. Some waterfalls may require parking fees while others are easily viewed from the … [Read more...] about Must-see waterfalls: Check out these cascades on your next motorcycle tour
Respect the bike, respect the road and relax
The darkness sweeps beside me, broken only by the single headlamp and the glow from the gauge cluster. Traffic disappears and the Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 seems a bit more eager thanks to the cool night air it’s inhaling. Sometimes I become so accustomed to the sensation of riding a motorcycle I fail to take a moment to enjoy it, especially when you ride nearly every … [Read more...] about Respect the bike, respect the road and relax
A shakedown run to Wayah Road and Tapoco Lodge
Wayah Road near Nantahala Lake is a favorite route for many motorcyclists. By Michael E. Gouge Old things call to me. Ramshackle barns, well-worn leather jackets, bypassed highways – each draw my attention and induce romantic notions of a past either real or imagined. Such an affliction can cause men to do irrational things, like buying a 34-year old Honda CB750SC that … [Read more...] about A shakedown run to Wayah Road and Tapoco Lodge
