Fall makes the perfect time to explore several picturesque lakes, scenic byways and natural wonders of East Tennessee. Most of these top five places can be squeezed into a long weekend tour combining stunning scenery, twisty roads and a rich history. 1. Stunning TVA dams Created by the TVA in the 1930s and ‘40s to bring power and flood control to the region, what’s known … [Read more...] about Fabulous Five: The best of East Tennessee on two wheels
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Blue Ridge Southern Crescent: Tellico Plains, Helen, Toccoa to Walhalla
I topped off the fuel tank in Tellico Plains, Tennessee, and gazed at the mountains to the east. My usual route would take me across the famed Cherohala Skyway to North Carolina. The bucket-list motorcycling road never disappoints riders, but I had a different adventure in mind for this trip: a crescent-shaped ride along southern end of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Tellico Plains … [Read more...] about Blue Ridge Southern Crescent: Tellico Plains, Helen, Toccoa to Walhalla
TVA Travels: Enjoying Another Dam Motorcycle Tour
Life is a balance between riding a motorcycle and not riding a motorcycle. My time spent not riding is usually devoted to other hobbies or interests, but just like the rest of us, a fair portion of it is also spent working. Occasionally, work overwhelms the “work-life” balance and distracts from life’s simple pleasures. When that happens, I reach a point where all I want to do … [Read more...] about TVA Travels: Enjoying Another Dam Motorcycle Tour
An East Tennessee Expedition: Frontier Forts, Funny Airplanes and Utopian Towns
Given my love of beer, starting an East Tennessee expedition in the town that the temperance movement built seemed like an irony I couldn’t resist. The small town of Harriman, Tennessee, began as a utopian alcohol-free city, complete with orderly streets and picturesque Victorian houses. Its location just off Interstate 40 made it an interesting stop to begin a journey along … [Read more...] about An East Tennessee Expedition: Frontier Forts, Funny Airplanes and Utopian Towns
The Crooked Road: Two-wheeling and Two-Stepping Across Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail
Like mashed potatoes and gravy, road trips and music just belong together. Either alone is fine, but the pairing makes a memorable, comforting combination, better together than separately. But better yet, now imagine the road and the music and you on two-wheels, with a real-time, real-life musical soundtrack underscoring your ride. Welcome to Virginia’s “Crooked Road,” the … [Read more...] about The Crooked Road: Two-wheeling and Two-Stepping Across Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail
