Just north of Helen, Georgia, Poplar Stump Road runs northwesterly shadowing the west bank of the Chattahoochee River toward its headwaters. On this cool, nearly perfect September day, my Suzuki DR650 and I snake along the river’s edge, mind wandering considering how the narrowing waterway winds and tumbles southward over the fall line to the coastal plain some 430 miles … [Read more...] about Moto-camping: Dual Sports in NorthEast Georgia
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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 bit different. Luxury meets rustic at Little Arrow Outdoor Resort, a former campground lovingly restored with fresh accommodations including glamping tents, tiny homes, airstreams, RV sites and cabins. For … [Read more...] about Wanderlust meets leisure at Little Arrow Outdoor Resort
Cherohala Skyway: Nostalgia and furtive glances at the past
Nearly 30 years ago, an old friend introduced me to motorcycle camping. During those early years, the two of us came together a couple times a year for epic camping and rides, which usually led to some irresponsible, reckless behavior that young men with a false sense of immortality often undertake. I often returned home with sore abdominal muscles from excessive infantile … [Read more...] about Cherohala Skyway: Nostalgia and furtive glances at the past