They say that maybe 2 of the best roads in America are next to each other in a 130 mile loop and close to Asheville or at least approximately on my route westbound - this is potentially a long day ...
The famous Tail of the Dragon US129 - 319 curves in 11 miles is they say one of the true Bikers routes - don't know if I'll have the courage or time to do it all but exciting to know I'll be nearby.
Maybe more interestingly is the Cherohala Skyway - apparently any TV ad for cars driving through incredible scenary was done here. Robbinsville, North Carolina to Tellico Plains, Tennessee side about 54 miles. 880 feet in elevation and over the next 30 road miles climb nearly a mile higher reaching more than 5,000 feet - also apparently far less travelled than the nearby Blue Ridge Parkway.
But I'm planning to get to Nashville by end of play that day ... mmm let's see.
Nashville - dreams of country music, hats, chaps ...
On to Memphis where I'm hoping to stay with Liz, a good friend I used to work with in Boston. Will see if she'll indulge me to visit Gracelands - it feels pretty momentus at this stage alone!
Then in this same week from Memphis I'm planning to take 3 days to get to Oklahoma City - I'm currently needing ideas on the most interesting route but the Talimena Route sounds good - instead of stopping at Little Rock it sounds like an idea to go onto Hot Springs, AR (natural spa town in the mountain with its hey day in the early 1900's), and take this route . Something about Oachita National Park on the way to Oklahoma ? Will have to find out more ....
Then hoping to get into Cowboy (yipee!) country/capital at the end of the weekend where my first place has been booked - beautiful what I'd call "boutique" horse ranch just outside Oklahoma City, also showcasing some of the best local artists - best of both worlds - will be a great base for the next few days!
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