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PROVISIONS

What about THAT one? Stranded rider impulse buys a new Beemer

Joe Sokohl
March 11, 2022

No-no-no. Not now. Not here. Not with nearby thunderstorms. Just over that mountain, on the other side of the interstate. Weather radar glowing orange and red. Damn. Damn-damn-damn.  Switch on. Bike in neutral. Clutch in. Press the starter switch …. Clunk, cuh-Clank.  Press the starter again.  Clunk… cah-ah-ah-Clank.  Switch off. Switch back on. “Ready to…

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Every job holds a special story

The first time a friend invited Bryan Dwight to come over and see his Honda z50 when he was a little boy, Dwight knew he had found a…

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Sleeping in a treehouse, taming the Dragon

I slayed a dragon and slept in a treehouse,” at least that’s what my T-shirt says. From my perspective, “slayed” seems too strong a word, it felt more…

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Over the hills and far away: East Tennessee’s Bobarosa Saloon

Leaving Newport, Tennessee, U.S. 25 quickly transitions from residential neighborhoods to rural countryside. And just as the road crosses the mighty French Broad River, curving to the right,…

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Fontana Village: The Perfect Place to Make Memories

Fontana Village is where fun comes with the territory and lasting memories are made generation after generation. We’re nestled in the Nantahala National Forest in the mountains of…

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Small bikes make for big fun in the Smokies

Motorcycles typically connote power and attract those seeking heart-thumping thrill. The larger the engine displacement and the more torque, the better. But then in 2014 Honda released the…

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Wanderlust meets leisure at Little Arrow Outdoor Resort

At the gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, tucked in the foothills of the mountains and surrounded by lush forest, sits a resort that’s a little…

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Powered by knowledge: Rev up your riding with education and training

“Motorcycles are dangerous” serves as a mantra many two-wheeled enthusiasts often hear. It proves an interesting statement, considering a motorcycle is a…

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Apple Valley Café: A sweet and mouth-watering stop in Townsend

A land of cascading waterfalls and rolling mountain vistas, Townsend, Tennessee, is a tranquil little gem at the gateway of the Great…

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Don’t be bitten by The Dragon: Slay it with these tips

Spring through fall, motorcyclists from across the globe make the migration to a top motorcycling mecca: The Dragon. Nestled in the scenic…

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Painted Peak: Refreshing brews and Appalachian-inspired cuisine

Tazewell County, nestled in the mountains of Southwestern Virginia, boasts three of the state’s highest mountain peaks with breathtaking scenery. The area…

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Hare & Hound: An outstanding pub for every palate

At the end of a row of charming antique shops and art galleries in downtown Landrum, South Carolina, awaits an eatery guaranteed…

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