A little gem at the gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park — Townsend, Tennessee — beckons motorcyclists with its stunning mountain scenery, lush forests and meandering roads ripe for thrill-seekers. Between the sweeping curves of Foothills Parkway with panoramic views and the tight, twisties of the infamous Dragon, there’s much adventure to be had. After a long … [Read more...] about Peaceful Side Social: A mountain oasis for riders
Foothills Parkway
The unfinished dream of the Foothills Parkway
Riding close to the outside railing made my stomach suddenly flutter with a fear of heights as I crossed the eight new viaduct bridges on the newest section of the Foothills Parkway. A glance to the south revealed open space and a ridgeline across the valley as the ground suddenly disappeared only to return and disappear again. Eastern Tennessee’s unfinished dream of a scenic … [Read more...] about The unfinished dream of the Foothills Parkway
