Cloudland Canyon: Stunning views and tumbling waters
By Shawn Lewers 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…
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The White Rim Trail: Gorgeous scenery taps fuel levels
Eight men circled one man in the parking lot of the Inca Inn Motel in Moab, Utah. All were laughing and grinning. The man in the center was…
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Forest rides are forever: Woodcarver Steve Duncan recalls the Blue Ridge trails of his youth
Mountains surround the McDowell Country, N.C., home that Steve Duncan — a semi-retired woodcarver — shares with his wife and daughter. The woods are dense with oaks, poplars,…
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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…
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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…
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The cultural maelstrom of McDowell County, West Virginia
Prepare to have your sensibilities slashed, pummeled, and eviscerated by the reality of contemporary McDowell County, West Virginia. Your Appalachian Mountains have…
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Swimming spots : Cooling off during summer rides
By Sarah Merrell Summer often means sweltering, afternoon temperatures. If you find yourself dripping in sweat and cursing the heat during a…
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Follow the tracks: Exploring Indian petroglyphs, mounds and a mythical monster
By Michael E. Gouge The mysterious stone silences the onlookers. Captivated by the lines, cupules and figures carved into Judaculla Rock, the…
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