Bob Childress was on a mission from God. Robert Walter Childress, born in 1890 in a remote area of Southwest Virginia near Ararat, deplored what he saw in his neighbors while he was growing up, thinking them to be untamed, uneducated and violent country people. After a brief career in law enforcement, he dedicated his life’s work to conveying civility through … [Read more...] about Exploring southwest Virginia’s rock churches
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Helene, a Year After: Chimney Rock Remains in Riders’ Hopes and Memories
Nothing much remains of the main street in Chimney Rock, North Carolina. Workers continue to move earth and replace utilities scoured away by Hurricane Helene nearly one year earlier. Demolition of damaged buildings continue. Access remains limited. For decades, this scenic section of the Hickory Nut Gorge attracted riders to the twisting roads through the Hickory Nut Gorge … [Read more...] about Helene, a Year After: Chimney Rock Remains in Riders’ Hopes and Memories
A dying art: Vintage bike fans form a wrenching community
Some things, like fine wine, really do get better with time. That describes many things in life, including long term friendships. It can also describe long term relationships with vintage motorcycles. In a nod to what Robert Pirsig said in “Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance,” the word “better” can take on different meanings depending on one’s vantage point. He used it … [Read more...] about A dying art: Vintage bike fans form a wrenching community
Dealership destination: Smoky Mountain Harley-Davidson offers food, music, rides, and, of course, motorcycles
Nestled amidst the breathtaking scenery of the Smoky Mountains and surrounded by some of the best motorcycle roads in the region, Smoky Mountain Harley-Davidson in Maryville, Tennessee, can be a great destination if you’re shopping for a new bike, a delicious lunch or ready to rock out to live music. Tonya Brown, marketing manager at Smoky Mountain Harley-Davidson, said this … [Read more...] about Dealership destination: Smoky Mountain Harley-Davidson offers food, music, rides, and, of course, motorcycles
