Smokies Day Trip - Early Spring 2003

I enjoyed a GREAT 270 mile day today (March 7, 2003). It wasn't raining or snowing and the temperature actually crept up to 60 by late afternoon. It's about damn time! I was even able to ride a short section of the Blue Ridge Parkway (From Cherokee to Maggie Valley) - sure looks different with out the foliage


Smokey Mountians National Park - Looking north from US441 on the Tennesse side between Gatlinburg and Cherokee


The NC side from Newfound Gap


Looking westward (TN) just north of Newfound Gap

Rejoice! Spring is coming at last!