After sheltering in place (except for essentials) since March 13th we joined friends for a social distancing/mask wearing outing. Day one we drove the Cherohola Skyway which winds up and over 5,400 foot mountains for 18 miles in North Carolina and descends another 23 into the deeply forested back country of Tennessee.
The 90 min. drive from our home to Robbinsville, NC where we picked up the Skyway has loads of fun sports car driving roads. At one point our route passed one end of the famous Tail of the Dragon, a bucket list road for many thrill seekers.
We stopped at many of the scenic overlooks along the way and made a side trip to Bald River Falls in the Cherokee National Forest. Glorious!
An overnight stop at Snowbird Mountain Lodge was relaxing with their large verandas, perfect for social distancing and their superb fine dining.
What a surprise to find a Tesla charging station on the property!!
Day two took us to Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest. This 3,800 acre publicly owned virgin forest is best known for it's scenic 2 mile hiking trail. Because a bridge was being repaired the trail snaked a lot further than 2 miles which left us panting by the time we returned to our cars.
Notice our concerted effort to social distance!
Refreshed and in a better frame of mind to face the Covid restrictions.
3 comments:
Looks like a great getaway!
"How refreshing!" I thought, as I scrolled through the pictures. I've been eager to get out myself and I could just feel how invigorating this day out would be. And then you ended your post with the very thought I started with - the day refreshed you! Wonderful!!!
Now back to detention . . . lol
Just looks like you had a wonderful time. I forget what it's like to be around folks!!!
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