rmaynard 15,459 #1 Posted September 22, 2023 The wife and I are headed out on a road trip in October. We will be driving from Maryland to the Skyline Drive and Blue Ridge parkway south to Boone and Ashville NC. Am I going to be close to any of you guys along the way? 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,174 #2 Posted September 22, 2023 3 hours ago, rmaynard said: Skyline Drive and Blue Ridge parkway You know the drill Bob. I'll be interested in the Kudzu problem. Last time I was there, there were areas where it covered the roads creating tunnels. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skwerl58 704 #3 Posted September 22, 2023 I am 45 minutes southeast of Mabry's Mill and Rocky Knob in SWVA. The area of 58 near Meadows of Dan off of the parkway has major construction cutting through the mountains and changing the landscape. The parkway at Rocky Knob is one of our favorite areas due to the available picnic areas and great view. If you want to see a beautiful lake drop by Philpott Dam in Henry County, Bassett area. It has an overlook and picnic area where you can view the dam and lake. It also has numerous camping areas and Fairystone State Park is adjoining it. Have a great trip! 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,878 #4 Posted September 22, 2023 @19richie66 @Wheel-N-It @Horse Newbie? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike'sHorseBarn 2,998 #5 Posted September 22, 2023 I've done that trip before. It's absolutely beautiful!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,459 #6 Posted September 22, 2023 1 hour ago, Skwerl58 said: Fairystone State Park is adjoining it. Have a great trip! Thanks for the info. When the kids were little (30 years ago) we trailered the entire length of the Skyline and Blue Ridge into the Smokey's. We spent two nights at Fairy Stone and explored the area. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,459 #7 Posted September 22, 2023 1 hour ago, Ed Kennell said: You know the drill Bob. I'll be interested in the Kudzu problem. Last time I was there, there were areas where it covered the roads creating tunnels. Biggest problem (plant-wise) was fox grapes. They were everywhere. Loved the jelly. I'll let you know about the kudzu. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,069 #8 Posted September 22, 2023 1 hour ago, Pullstart said: @19richie66 @Wheel-N-It @Horse Newbie? I am about 3 hours east of Asheville NC on NC-74… 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,878 #9 Posted September 22, 2023 13 minutes ago, Horse Newbie said: I am about 3 hours east of Asheville NC on NC-74… Only an inch or so on my map… 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,508 #10 Posted September 22, 2023 I’m nowhere close to any of it 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skwerl58 704 #11 Posted September 22, 2023 Fairystone state Park has refurbished the cabins and they stay busy. Also some decent hunting in the local state ran game/ hunting area. The Parkway is quite a scenic ride and shows God's handiwork at every turn. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,459 #12 Posted October 15, 2023 On 9/22/2023 at 8:48 AM, Ed Kennell said: I'll be interested in the Kudzu problem. Well, it's still a problem. Not so much on the Parkway, but everywhere else. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,069 #13 Posted October 16, 2023 https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kudzu_(comic_strip) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sailman 1,291 #14 Posted October 16, 2023 Being in Georgia my wife and I and other family have ridden on Harley's from the south / west end of the Blue Ridge Pkwy near Cherokee NC and followed it through most of North Carolina. Hope to one day ride it all the way north. Amazing sights and freedom running the mountain roads! Even in July we had to take our leathers and rain gear. 90+ degrees in the low lands but on the Pkwy you would get it all. October would be fantastic with the leaves turning. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
