Guest Jennifer Posted August 7, 2006 Report Share Posted August 7, 2006 Thanks for the link, Mary. As I was searching for Holy Land information, I found that site too - very cool!!! Jennifer --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, "msclp2001" <mary@m...> wrote: > I stumbled across a great photographers site last night, and thought some folks here might > be interested in it. He has some photos of Holyland on it, along with lots of other great > modern ruins. > > http://www.oboylephoto.com/ruins/index.htm > > I don't know the photographer, or anything about him other than what I read on his site. I > just thought I pass it along. > > - Mary Schilpp > www.maryschilpp.com > www.odytrip.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jennifer Posted August 7, 2006 Report Share Posted August 7, 2006 Good morning! Since we are having such a steady influx of new members due to our listing on the Yahoo groups page, I wanted to again wish a warm welcome to our new members! Glad to see so many members who have pulled up a chair in our virtual diner and are swapping road stories and information! Jennifer Bremer American Road Yahoo Group Moderator http://www.roadtripmemories.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Brian and Kerri Wolters Posted August 7, 2006 Report Share Posted August 7, 2006 --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, "towelie" <bugo@h...> wrote: > --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, "Brian and Kerri Wolters" > <brianwolters@c...> wrote: > > --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, Alex Burr <hester_nec@y...> > wrote: > > > My daughter and I took 61 from the I-55 junction up > > > to Steele, MO, on our trip to South Dakota in 2002 - > > > or was it 2003. Whichever. It gets a bit vague in > > > Steele as to just where it goes between Steele and > > > Portageville. I think 55 pretty much buried the old > > > 61 road in this area. > > > > Has anyone taken US 61 up close to the Iowa border and took > > the "shortcut" on the 25 cent toll bridge that hooks back up with > 61 in > > Iowa? > > If this is the bridge I'm thinking of, it was replaced by a new 4- > lane bridge. I think the old bridge is still there, but is no > longer on the main highway (which is now Mo. Hwy 27, was formally > Route B or something). I am looking at a Missouri map right now. And yes, it was via B / 27. It did cut of time if you were heading toward Cedar Rapids off of 61. It is classic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Brian and Kerri Wolters Posted August 7, 2006 Report Share Posted August 7, 2006 --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, "towelie" <bugo@h...> wrote: > --- "Brian and Kerri Wolters" wrote: > > > > > > > So, that said, then 67E goes through Kensett and I assume > Higgingston > > (sp?) and then connects with AR 367 which then goes south toward > Beebe > > and then West toward Searcy on the old 67 W. Right? Maybe? > > In 1936, US 67 split at the current junction of AR 367 and AR 11 > just east of Higginson (The map shows this locale as "Morning > Sun"). From here, the roads followed, going south to north: > > US 67W: > > AR 367 north to > Booth Rd west to > Pioneer Rd north which turns into > Elm St north to > Race Ave east to > Davis Rd north which turns into > CR 76 east which turns into > AR 385 east(? Not sure which way this road is signed, as it forms a > J) > > US 67E: > > AR 11 south to > AR 87 north which turns into > 1st Street which turns into > CR 66 > > The split routes met on the north end of the split in Judsonia, > where AR 385 meets CR 66. Just north of the Jusdonia bridge, where > AR 385 now makes a 90 degree angle. > > I could make a map of the area showing current and former > designations if anybody is interested. Yes, a map would be great..let us know when you have it completed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Brian and Kerri Wolters Posted August 7, 2006 Report Share Posted August 7, 2006 --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, "towelie" <bugo@h...> wrote: > --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, Alex Burr <hester_nec@y...> > wrote: > > There is another even older routing of 67 south of Cabot (1st > Street/CR 278) that is partially still a dirt road (unless it has > been paved within the last 10 years.) I live in Cabot and I will try to check that out...I do know 367 is the old two lane 67 from Cabot to Searcy. However, it is just a "road" from Cabot south to Jacksonville where it connects with 161, which is old 67 too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Brian and Kerri Wolters Posted August 7, 2006 Report Share Posted August 7, 2006 --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, <rudkip@s...> wrote: > I have done that bridge...used to do it enroute up to Minneapollis...you > take a farm to market road ( until you cross the Des Moines River at St. > Francisville...the place would fit well in a Burt Reynolds "Gator" or "White > Lightning" type movie...I was looking at the 2005 map of Mo and there is now > a State Highway (SR 27) that cuts right through there...hope it did not > exnay this very bizarre little bit of blue highway driving...Tsingtao >Kip Yep...it does cut off 15-30 minutes off the trip via Cedar Rapids...and as I said, who can't forget the old lady "A Quarter!." I've done it at 2 AM once and yes, she was there! Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Brian and Kerri Wolters Posted August 7, 2006 Report Share Posted August 7, 2006 --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, "pamela" <mdeckmama@h...> wrote: > Hello all, My name is Pamela and I live here in good old Granite > City, Il. Steel Mecca of the State. I just love traveling back > roads, little known and Famous. How else would you find a road side > stand selling local tomatoes and home grown Honey. You get to meet > some of the nicest people when you travel the Back Roads .I can > remember, as a child, taking road trips with my parents, to visit > relatives, of course. Back then that was what you did > for "vacation". I can still see those small horseshoe shaped > motels, with their little restauants and snowy white towels. Of > course, we had to stop at every tourist trap ,for souveniers, that > we saw. > > Wow...Granite City...my mom was born there and I have family scattered all around the "Illinois side of St. Louis metro." I love the highways and back roads even around there. There used to be a very small tunnel between Wood River and the SIUE campus but I heard it is gone. Could you verify? And who can forget the Catsup Bottle on IL 159! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest laurelrk66@aol.com Posted August 7, 2006 Report Share Posted August 7, 2006 In a message dated 7/20/2005 1:07:57 PM Central Daylight Time, actionsub@gmail.com writes: > The Collinsville Ketchup Bottle, OTOH, has been renovated and spruced up as > a historical (?) landmark. They may have even managed to get state funding > for some of this. I'll know for sure later today when I head down there, but > the Catsup Bottle Festival is days away from happening. I'm sorry to say I think you've just missed the Catsup Bottle Festival. I could be mistaken, but I think it took place on July 10th. Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but remember hearing about it discussed in the Route 66 yahoo eGroup. Laurel Kane Afton, OK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SENILITY@aol.com Posted August 7, 2006 Report Share Posted August 7, 2006 In a message dated 7/20/2005 10:02:55 AM Eastern Standard Time, AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com writes: ...is it safe to sleep on the road to salt lake? No, you could get run over !!! You can't guarantee that you will remain on that center line, ! Joking. You have a dog with you,, Will there be room to sleep in the cab ? or are you planning on tenting across. We moved across from ocean to ocean, with an old VW bus , 5 kids and a cat. That was 80's and even then we were told to avoid the road side rest areas for sleeping unless we found some others who were going to spend the night,,, THEN you literally pull up bumper to bumper and sleep in your vehicle. 5 kids meant we chose to pitch a tent at the end of each day,,, cooked supper on an electric skillet. bedded down and enjoyed the cool nights. Many other travelers had the same idea and we met many of them, One family had to plan ahead since they pulled horses and needed an area to let them graze each night. Since we also had a large truck with our household belongings , we did arrange in advance where we would stop every so many hours, in case we got seperated. I would imagine that would not be a problem now with the cell phone availability. and of course you are going solo. However, having said that, I would encourage you to notify someone of your destinations , where you think you will be come 7 pm each night, , and it would be wise to check in each evening with someone. Too many things have happened. Even back in 84 someone approached us at the gas station asking if we would give them a ride.... In their broken English they said,,,,, Give me a ride to CA and you no more have to buy gas. YEA,,, dead folks can't buy gas, !! Also don't share where you are headed with strangers,,, and do allow them to think that someone is expecting your arrival,,,, Accountability! PS Fort Bridger has a great state park, which would be worth the time visiting and allow ing the dog to stretch legs.. I think we stayed in a KOA in that area.. ( pool even !), hope it helps, Dee the long winded newbie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SENILITY@aol.com Posted August 7, 2006 Report Share Posted August 7, 2006 North Carolina is loaded! From the Revolutionary War, Civil War, Outer Banks, Lighthouses, Wild ponies, Islands only accessible ferry... Ocracoke! to the rolling piedmont area, to the mountains. Ocracoke you stroll , We have a cemetary we maintain there for the British Soldiers who died on our soil. visit that. We have more outdoor drama's than any other state. We have the "Lost Colony" where the settlers disappeared, and their fate is still debated. That coastal area also holds a lovely aquarium, Fort Fisher, etc. 12 days is great to cross the state. I would also suggest you head up to the Natural Bridge, one of the 7 Wonders of the world in lower Va. We have waterfalls, one you take a slide down into the pool... called Sliding Rock,, with lovely changing bath houses, picnic area. Etc. proceed from that area on up to Cherokee and see Unto These Hills,, drama done nightly about the Trail of Tears.... Stop in Natahalia Gorge for some white water rafting or take the train from Bryson City to the gorge, crossing the Fontanna Dam,,,, a town flooded to make the damn, watch the water rafters, have lunch at the cafe's there, and enjoy the road to nowhere A road that ended when a goup challenged the develoopment going thru the forrest. Get your picture taken at that tunnel,, Enjoy the Blue Ridge Parkway,,, stop in Ashville and check the Billy Graham Retreat.free tours,.... Ashville also holds a museum of arts on the Blue Ridge,,,, then drive up to Mount Mitchell,,,, Highest Peak this side of Rockies ?? Take a sweater because no matter if it's 110 at the base,,, it's cool at top and been known to have snow falling in summer. Continue on the Blue Ridge,, stop at the small towns on the way. Blowing Rock Author, Akron based Her book series based on life in a small town. Midford series, Have an ice cream cone while sitting outside on the bench. Head on to Maw Puckett home on the Blue Ridge Pkway, She birthed numerous babies as the local midwife, check out her cabin, Visit the Cone site. Visit the Maybry Mill, the old water driven mill, eat your picnic lunch therefor use their restaurant. or any of the Blue Ridge vista's. Actually BR pkway you can pull over on the grass and eat, should you so desire. I would do a google search on the Blue Ridge... if you belong to AAA , then ask them for a parkway map, book,,,,,, As you blow thru Greensboro on I 40, turn north on hwy. 68 (Airport Exit), and drive about 15 miles north to the Old Mill, open 7 days a week, and they are still grinding there. It's on the East side of 68 heading N. Stop in the tiny gift shop, send some of the gingerbread mix, cookie mix, etc., back home, They will mail it for you. Same family runs this place. grinds and bags the mixes they develop, Of course you can buy flour, cornmeal, and lovely jelly's Take time to do the self tour, signs are on each machine ... You can eat a picnic lunch on the huge rock and watch the waterwheel. just N of that is Oak Ridge Military Academy, Oldest in America, The boys were put into service during the Civil War, Winston Salem has the Moravian Village. N on 52 is Mt Airy, Home of "Mayberry" Andy Griffith, and yes, you can buy a pork chop sandwich in the downtown cafe. Boone NC has the drama about Daniel,,,, a lovely Sat morning market of crafters, in that same parking lot.. Crafters that are making the same berry baskets that great grandpap did , And yes, they were featured in the book Fox Fire series on preserving the Appalachian life. You can make this trip a loop, bringing you back to Raleigh, or a figure 8 sort of, and see most of the great features of this state, which includes the people !! hope you enjoy, Dee , a transplant to NC and isn't leaving . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jim conkle Posted August 7, 2006 Report Share Posted August 7, 2006 Ron, You have once again hit the nail right on the head. We leave the other roads to American Road Magazine. We might in the future work with American Road on possible projects as we work with them now in regards to covering Route 66. We are not a magazine or a newsletter. It is our intention to work closely with all the established groups and media in the mission to 'Preserve, Restore, Promote & Enjoy' all old roads. Working together we can succeed in our missions. We do agree that although Route 66 might be the most famous and popular road in the world. It is not the most important, that one would be the one that goes by your home or place of business or is a part of your memory. Yes Route 66 is the Mother Road but there is also a Father Road and many relatives spread across America and Canada. Most of us know the value of each to our history and want to see all of them enjoy the success that Route 66 has and is experiencing. We in fact know that we have a duty to share with our brothers and sisters and when ever possible we extend to them a helping hand. And when asked to support them and their projects we are honored to do so. There may be a few involved with Route 66 that do not feel that way but they are in the minority. Please do not let them cloud your wanting to join us now and in the future to work as a team. All of our futures looks great and we need to come together to share our resources to insure total success. We can do this over an open forum or privately. The American Road E-Group is a great place to start. Thanks James M Conkle CEO Route 66 Preservation Foundation Preservation Historic Roads & Corridors P O Box 290066 Phelan, CA 92329-0066 760 617 3991 760 868 8614 fax 760 868 3320 jimconkle@verizon.net www.cart66pf.org -----Original Message----- From: AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com [mailto:AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of rwarn17588 Sent: Friday, July 07, 2006 2:36 PM To: AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com Subject: [AMERICAN_ROAD] Re: Route 66 Pulse --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, "Rich Rheingold" <usroute20@...> wrote: > > I just got my copy of the route 66 Pulse, looks good! I hope that > there will be more emphasis on other roads as well. > Since it's called Route 66 Pulse, why *would* there be *any* emphasis on other roads? Ron Warnick Tulsa, OK www.route66news.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Harmon Posted August 7, 2006 Report Share Posted August 7, 2006 That's correct, Laurel; the Catsup Bottle Festival was last week. It received very good coverage on St. Louis TV news. Bob Harmon ----- Original Message ----- From: laurelrk66@aol.com To: AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2005 1:16 PM Subject: Re: [AMERICAN_ROAD] Re: Newbie In a message dated 7/20/2005 1:07:57 PM Central Daylight Time, actionsub@gmail.com writes: > The Collinsville Ketchup Bottle, OTOH, has been renovated and spruced up as > a historical (?) landmark. They may have even managed to get state funding > for some of this. I'll know for sure later today when I head down there, but > the Catsup Bottle Festival is days away from happening. I'm sorry to say I think you've just missed the Catsup Bottle Festival. I could be mistaken, but I think it took place on July 10th. Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but remember hearing about it discussed in the Route 66 yahoo eGroup. Laurel Kane Afton, OK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Xtabber Posted August 7, 2006 Report Share Posted August 7, 2006 Huh. I had always heard that the statue of Abraham Lincoln in the Lincoln Memorial was the most photographed statue in America. According to the Park Service, in 2004, the Lincoln Memorial got 4,046,346 visitors, compared to 2,031,517 for Mt. Rushmore. I have to believe that Mr. Lincoln (in the Memorial) would be the more photographed of the two... --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, "beckyrepp" <becky@m...> wrote: > > The second item--I need to let folks know the answer to the Two-Lane Trivia > question: > > Trivia Question: Next to Mount Rushmore, what are the two most > photographed statues in America. > > (Hint: They are in the Spring 2005 (Volume 3 #1) issue of AMERICAN ROAD > magazine.) > > Answer: Paul Bunyan and Babe > > Safe Travels! > Becky > becky@m... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest roadking7769 Posted August 7, 2006 Report Share Posted August 7, 2006 I am planning a trip from Little Rock, AR to ride the Blue Ridge Parkway; never been and would appreciate any input and pointers. Thanks MrRoadKing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mike Stidham Posted August 7, 2006 Report Share Posted August 7, 2006 I believe the tunnel is indeed gone; as they are in the process of reworking many of the roads, main and secondary, between Wood River and Edwardsville due to the I-255 outer belt project running from (eventually) Godfrey down to the JB Bridge near Columbia where it links with I270 in Missouri. (BTW, I live just north of Wood River and travel 143 between Wood River and SIU almost daily.) The Collinsville Ketchup Bottle, OTOH, has been renovated and spruced up as a historical (?) landmark. They may have even managed to get state funding for some of this. I'll know for sure later today when I head down there, but the Catsup Bottle Festival is days away from happening. ----- Original Message ----- From: Brian and Kerri Wolters To: AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2005 7:04 AM Subject: [AMERICAN_ROAD] Re: Newbie > Wow...Granite City...my mom was born there and I have family scattered all around the "Illinois side of St. Louis metro." I love the highways and back roads even around there. There used to be a very small tunnel between Wood River and the SIUE campus but I heard it is gone. Could you verify? And who can forget the Catsup Bottle on IL 159! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest egyptianzipper@aol.com Posted August 7, 2006 Report Share Posted August 7, 2006 In a message dated 7/20/05 5:28:53 PM Eastern Daylight Time, roadking7769@yahoo.com writes: Yes, I am riding from here in Little Rock to the Virginia end of the Parkway, then heading south along the parkway into the Smokey Mountains. ==================================================================== Don't make the same mistake I did in 1974. I drove the entire parkway north to south in three days. I felt like all I did was drive. You'd need a week to really enjoy it. Tom Hoffman Pearisburg VA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Patti Posted August 7, 2006 Report Share Posted August 7, 2006 Are you by any chance riding a motorcycle on this trip? ----- Original Message ----- From: roadking7769 To: AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2005 1:53 PM Subject: [AMERICAN_ROAD] Blue Ridge Parkway I am planning a trip from Little Rock, AR to ride the Blue Ridge Parkway; never been and would appreciate any input and pointers. Thanks MrRoadKing Visit our homepage at: http://www.mockturtlepress.com To subscribe to AMERICAN ROAD magazine, PHONE TOLL-FREE 1-877-285-5434 WITH YOUR ORDER TODAY! Or send payment to: Mock Turtle Press, PO Box 3168, Lynnwood, WA 98046-3168 SUBSCRIPTION RATES: 1 year (4 issues) for $15.95 (save $3.85 off the newsstand price!) 2 years (8 issues) for $27.95 (save $11.65 off the newsstand price!) For questions about the list, contact: AMERICAN_ROAD-owner@yahoogroups.com To SUBSCRIBE to this group, send an email to: AMERICAN_ROAD-subscribe@yahoogroups.comTo POST a message via e-mail, send it to: AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS a.. Visit your group "AMERICAN_ROAD" on the web. b.. To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: AMERICAN_ROAD-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com c.. Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ---------- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.323 / Virus Database: 267.9.2/53 - Release Date: 7/20/05 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest roadking7769 Posted August 7, 2006 Report Share Posted August 7, 2006 Yes, I am riding from here in Little Rock to the Virginia end of the Parkway, then heading south along the parkway into the Smokey Mountains. I'll be on a Harley RoadKing towing a little cargo trailer with my tent and gear. The bike is a great cross country ride and (other than putting up with the heat) is very pleasant to ride. MrRoadKing --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, "Patti" <pattiray@v...> wrote: > Are you by any chance riding a motorcycle on this trip? > ----- Original Message ----- > From: roadking7769 > To: AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2005 1:53 PM > Subject: [AMERICAN_ROAD] Blue Ridge Parkway > > > I am planning a trip from Little Rock, AR to ride the Blue Ridge > Parkway; never been and would appreciate any input and pointers. > Thanks > MrRoadKing > > > > > > > Visit our homepage at: http://www.mockturtlepress.com > > To subscribe to AMERICAN ROAD magazine, PHONE TOLL-FREE 1-877- 285-5434 WITH YOUR ORDER TODAY! > Or send payment to: Mock Turtle Press, PO Box 3168, Lynnwood, WA 98046-3168 > SUBSCRIPTION RATES: > 1 year (4 issues) for $15.95 > (save $3.85 off the newsstand price!) > 2 years (8 issues) for $27.95 > (save $11.65 off the newsstand price!) > > > For questions about the list, contact: AMERICAN_ROAD- owner@yahoogroups.com > > To SUBSCRIBE to this group, send an email to: AMERICAN_ROAD- subscribe@y... POST a message via e-mail, send it to: AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- > YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS > > a.. Visit your group "AMERICAN_ROAD" on the web. > > b.. To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: > AMERICAN_ROAD-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com > > c.. Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service. > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- > > > ---------- > > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. > Version: 7.0.323 / Virus Database: 267.9.2/53 - Release Date: 7/20/05 > > > Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Denny Gibson Posted August 8, 2006 Report Share Posted August 8, 2006 I recently drove the parkway from Buena Vista, VA, to its start point near Waynesboro. This was my first time actually on it and I only covered about 45 of the 400 or so miles of the parkway so I can't give you much information. However, I can say you're in for a great ride and I sure do envy you. What a beautiful road! Are you aware that the beginning of the Blue Ridge Parkway coincides with the end of Skyline Drive? You could actually get in around 500 miles of gorgeous National Park scenery if you headed for Front Royal, VA, and started there. At the other end, you will be within 30-40 miles of the Tail of the Dragon (318 curves in 11 miles). http://www.tailofthedragon.com/ You may already have these but here are some links that might help with planning: http://www.nps.gov/blri/ http://gorp.away.com/gorp/resource/us_nati.../va/drv_she.htm http://gorp.away.com/gorp/activity/byway/topten4.htm My own brief stint on the BRP is covered here: http://www.dennygibson.comnewkidday04index.htm Good luck, Denny Gibson Cincinnati, OH www.DennyGibson.com > -----Original Message----- > From: roadking7769 [mailto:roadking7769@yahoo.com] > Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2005 5:28 PM > To: AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [AMERICAN_ROAD] Re: Blue Ridge Parkway > > Yes, I am riding from here in Little Rock to the Virginia end > of the Parkway, then heading south along the parkway into the > Smokey Mountains. I'll be on a Harley RoadKing towing a > little cargo trailer with my tent and gear. The bike is a > great cross country ride and (other than putting up with the > heat) is very pleasant to ride. > MrRoadKing > > --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, "Patti" <pattiray@v...> wrote: > > Are you by any chance riding a motorcycle on this trip? > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: roadking7769 > > To: AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com > > Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2005 1:53 PM > > Subject: [AMERICAN_ROAD] Blue Ridge Parkway > > > > > > I am planning a trip from Little Rock, AR to ride the Blue Ridge > > Parkway; never been and would appreciate any input and pointers. > > Thanks > > MrRoadKing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bob Reynolds Posted August 8, 2006 Report Share Posted August 8, 2006 --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, SENILITY@a... wrote: > North Carolina is loaded! > Maybry Mill, the old water driven mill, eat your picnic lunch therefor use > their restaurant. or any of the Blue Ridge vista's. Actually BR pkway you > can pull over on the grass and eat, should you so desire. Hmmmmm. When did they move Mabry Mill down from Virginia? I agree about North Carolina being loaded. And it has one of my favorite, and less known parts of the Great Smokey Mountains NP, Cataloochie Cove. You have to take an unnumbered back road from US 276 *immediately* south of the I-40 interchange. You actually enter the park on a dirt road and follow it until you reach a paved road off to the left. Cataloochie Cove is a bit like the more well known Cades Cove in Tennessee, but less crowded. And there's a chance you'll see elk there; they've been recently reintroduced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Alex Burr Posted August 8, 2006 Report Share Posted August 8, 2006 RK, I can tell you this - I've taken it a couple times, but the most memorable ride was one time I started at the northern end on the Skyline Drive at 6 in the morning. It was beautiful with the sun just coming up, no traffic for about 1?-2 hours, native wildlife feeding along the roadside and showing no concern that I was there. Breathtaking. Hudsonly, Alex B --- roadking7769 <roadking7769@yahoo.com> wrote: > I am planning a trip from Little Rock, AR to ride > the Blue Ridge > Parkway; never been and would appreciate any input > and pointers. > Thanks > MrRoadKing > > > > > A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. ____________________________________________________ Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Alex Burr Posted August 8, 2006 Report Share Posted August 8, 2006 Check out my daughters trip to North Carolina - Starts in Rockingham, goes to the outer banks, and on from there. http://www.geocities.com/sumpnrottn/LadysC...venturePg1.html Hudsonly, Alex B --- SENILITY@aol.com wrote: > North Carolina is loaded! From the Revolutionary > War, Civil War, Outer > Banks, Lighthouses, Wild ponies, Islands only > accessible ferry... Ocracoke! to > the rolling piedmont area, to the mountains. > Ocracoke you stroll , We have a > cemetary we maintain there for the British Soldiers > who died on our soil. > visit that. > We have more outdoor drama's than any other state. > We have the "Lost Colony" where the settlers > disappeared, and their fate > is still debated. > That coastal area also holds a lovely aquarium, Fort > Fisher, etc. > 12 days is great to cross the state. I would also > suggest you head up to the > Natural Bridge, one of the 7 Wonders of the world in > lower Va. > We have waterfalls, one you take a slide down into > the pool... called > Sliding Rock,, with lovely changing bath houses, > picnic area. Etc. proceed from > that area on up to Cherokee and see Unto These > Hills,, drama done nightly about > the Trail of Tears.... Stop in Natahalia Gorge for > some white water rafting or > take the train from Bryson City to the gorge, > crossing the Fontanna Dam,,,, > a town flooded to make the damn, watch the water > rafters, have lunch at > the cafe's there, and enjoy the road to nowhere A > road that ended when a goup > challenged the develoopment going thru the forrest. > Get your picture taken > at that tunnel,, > Enjoy the Blue Ridge Parkway,,, stop in Ashville and > check the Billy Graham > Retreat.free tours,.... Ashville also holds a > museum of arts on the Blue > Ridge,,,, then drive up to Mount Mitchell,,,, > Highest Peak this side of Rockies > ?? Take a sweater because no matter if it's 110 > at the base,,, it's cool > at top and been known to have snow falling in > summer. > Continue on the Blue Ridge,, stop at the small towns > on the way. Blowing > Rock Author, > Akron based > Her book series based on life in a small town. > Midford series, Have an ice > cream cone while sitting outside on the bench. > Head on to Maw Puckett home on the Blue Ridge Pkway, > She birthed numerous > babies as the local midwife, check out her cabin, > Visit the Cone site. Visit the > Maybry Mill, the old water driven mill, eat your > picnic lunch therefor use > their restaurant. or any of the Blue Ridge vista's. > Actually BR pkway you > can pull over on the grass and eat, should you so > desire. > I would do a google search on the Blue Ridge... if > you belong to AAA , then > ask them for a parkway map, book,,,,,, > As you blow thru Greensboro on I 40, turn north on > hwy. 68 (Airport Exit), > and drive about 15 miles north to the Old Mill, open > 7 days a week, and they > are still grinding there. It's on the East side of > 68 heading N. Stop in the > tiny gift shop, send some of the gingerbread mix, > cookie mix, etc., back home, > They will mail it for you. Same family runs this > place. grinds and bags > the mixes they develop, Of course you can buy flour, > cornmeal, and lovely > jelly's > Take time to do the self tour, signs are on each > machine ... You can eat a > picnic lunch on the huge rock and watch the > waterwheel. > just N of that is Oak Ridge Military Academy, Oldest > in America, The boys > were put into service during the Civil War, > Winston Salem has the Moravian Village. N on 52 is > Mt Airy, Home of > "Mayberry" Andy Griffith, and yes, you can buy a > pork chop sandwich in the downtown > cafe. > Boone NC has the drama about Daniel,,,, a lovely > Sat morning market of > crafters, in that same parking lot.. Crafters that > are making the same berry > baskets that great grandpap did , And yes, they were > featured in the book Fox > Fire series on preserving the Appalachian life. > You can make this trip a loop, bringing you back > to Raleigh, or a figure > 8 sort of, and see most of the great features of > this state, which includes > the people !! > hope you enjoy, > Dee , a transplant to NC and isn't leaving . > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > > > > A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. ____________________________________________________ Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lonehichillbilly@aol.com Posted August 8, 2006 Report Share Posted August 8, 2006 Mr. Road King, Just be careful if you go on the Parkway. There will be a lot of lookers (you, and everyone else, looking at the scenery), so there is a good chance of an accident. I've ridden a motorcycle, and other vehicles, on the Parkway quite a bit. I grew up there (near West Jefferson, NC) and have had several close calls. My sister and her husband ran a Harley off the Parkway, over the hill, breaking limbs out of the trees, about 70 ft. off the ground. She said the only thing that saved them was riding the limbs down, most of the way to the ground. Her leather jacket kept her from getting scratched up much by the limbs. Said the throttle cable stuck. Be careful laying in the grass along the Parkway too, cause before they went over the edge, they ran over an elderly couple, who were laying on a blanket on the grass (like so many people do), and almost killed them. That had to hurt. I'm not trying to talk you out of going (it is a beautiful ride) , but in my opinion, it can be a dangerous place, I like to ride the Parkway for several miles, then get off, and travel the other back roads for a while, and check out some of the small towns. To do the entire thing at once would take a while. The max speed allowed is 45 mph, maybe slower in places. They do have a few campgrounds along the Parkway. Some are State Parks, so no elec, but I think most have water, and rest rooms (maybe showers at some), not sure. I'm sure you'll enjoy your trip. Have a nice ride. I have two friends who left here last Sun morning, going across the U.S, and back. Said they didn't have any plans after being at Sturgis, in time for the Rally. Must be nice...LOL. Jim N. Carolina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dorothy Thompson Posted August 8, 2006 Report Share Posted August 8, 2006 <<I am planning a trip from Little Rock, AR to ride the Blue Ridge Parkway; never been and would appreciate any input and pointers. Thanks MrRoadKing>> Hi, I'm new to the group and as a resident of Virginia, I have been to Skyline Drive many times. Of course you know the best time to go is in October, but we have been in the summer also. My heart is in the mountains and I try to get there at least once a year (I live near Chincoteague, Virginia which is oh about 8 hours from there). Two years ago, I had a booksigning in a little town near Little Rock as a matter of fact. To get there from here in Virginia, someone told us (a truck driver) to take I-40, that it would be faster. BIG MISTAKE. Stick to the interstate unless you like loooooooong rides up and down mountains. One night we were on top of one of the mountains and there was fog so thick you couldn't see in front of you. Talk about scary. Stick to the interstate, or at least I will be for now on. There's also the Smokey Mountains in Tennessee which are breathtaking. I much prefer them over the Blue Ridge. Dorothy Dorothy Thompson ROMANCING THE SOUL Do you believe in soul mates? http://www.dorothythompson.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest keepitreal08628 Posted August 8, 2006 Report Share Posted August 8, 2006 --- In AMERICAN_ROAD@yahoogroups.com, Alex Burr <hester_nec@y...> wrote: > Hi Merziyah, > >> You can drive up Mount Washington on the auto road > out of Glen House on U S 16 about 15 miles north of > the junction of 16 and 302. Or you can take 302 west > a ways and take the cog railway to the top - > http://www.cog-railway.com/indexa.htm - leave the > driving to them. Driving up Mt. Washington is only for the most stalwart, trust me. We went to NH on vacation one summer with our 5 kids and six other couples and their families. That was the one year my husband got called back to work. We tried to do Mt. Washington on Tuesday, but they wouldn't let us up that day because of the weather. Husband went home, and Wednesday we tried again. This time, our oldest son (17 at that time) was the driver. As I remember, going up was better than coming down. When we got up there, the wind was so strong it blew my glasses off, and also blew my 5-yr-old away from me! (Down below it was a nice day.) I couldn't believe there are people who actually go up there every day (to work in the little coffee shop). Coming down was TERRIFYING. I could not look, and huddled myself down in the back seat. My son earned his driving stripes that day. If he could drive that mountain, he can drive anywhere. That was one bumper sticker we really earned: "This car climbed Mt. Washington"--but I should add in red letters after that, "NEVER AGAIN". BTW, they don't let every car go up. It has to have a certain kind of brakes. It's neat now to be able to say I did it, but it was not enjoyable. The view was spectacular, but I was so frightened that my kids would be blown by the wind, I was anxious to get back down...and then the ride down, he had to keep the brake on the whole way, I was afraid they would burn out or slip...NOT a good feeling. Rita Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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