There’s a certain feeling you get when you enter Graham County, North Carolina. For most “outsiders,” whether it be nearby East Tennessee or origin points from any incoming direction, it’s a sense of genuine curiosity and wonder, where you don’t know what to expect around the next curve. And that’s half the fun, you dig? The same can be said for folks who even live in greater … [Read more...] about Solitude is gratitude: Happily disappearing to Snowbird Mountain Lodge
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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 Tennessee Two-Wheel Escape: Riding Tellico Plains to the Cherohala Skyway
Arguably, the Cherohala Skyway is the best 43 miles of pavement in the southeastern United States. It exists because it is beautiful. On day three of the tour and I am currently trailing my riding partner, Elio Dimacali, who is pushing the pace to a level that is right at the edge of my comfort envelope. I’m piloting my 2022 BMW R1250GS Adventure. Dimacali serves as the lead … [Read more...] about A Tennessee Two-Wheel Escape: Riding Tellico Plains to the Cherohala Skyway
Saddle Up: Cataloochee Ranch Rides Again
Meandering up Fie Top Road in Maggie Valley, North Carolina, just as it seems you may eventually ride off the edge of the earth, you emerge atop a mountain ridge, a large rustic lodge appearing in the distance — the Cataloochee Ranch. “The ranch has an amazing history and it’s always had this unique identity,” said Annie Colquitt. “It’s this special place in Haywood County and … [Read more...] about Saddle Up: Cataloochee Ranch Rides Again
Rally in the Valley, Elkin & Jonesville, NC, Aug. 1st – 3rd
This summer, the Yadkin Valley proudly welcomes the first ever Rally in the Valley - NC’s ‘best little rally’ held in the towns of Elkin and Jonesville. Located at the base of the Blue Ridge and a short distance from piedmont metros including Charlotte and the Triad, the towns of Elkin and Jonesville have a lot to offer for the motorcycle community. The inaugural Rally in the … [Read more...] about Rally in the Valley, Elkin & Jonesville, NC, Aug. 1st – 3rd
