Memorial Day Weekend 2022 Ride
May 29, 2022
Because those who gave all did so to protect our freedoms and way of life, there is no better celebration than doing just that...LIVING! Motorcycling is both of those things, freedom and a way of life. Thanks to all those who died to protect the greatest nation mankind has ever built. We saluted all weekend, and Sunday was a perfect day to enjoy the most beautiful part of America, THE GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS! A 200 mile loop taking me up through the GSM park and over the Newfound Gap. I enjoyed the views and flowing sweepers on "The Missing Link" section of the Foothills Parkway, a loop through the Little River Gorge, followed by a return trip over the mountain across Deals Gap. A nice little lunch stop in Townsend, TN at the Little River Pub & Deli brought on an awesome moonshine BBQ meatball sandwich. Overall, just an incredible day to be on two wheels and in the greatest place on Earth. Eternally grateful to those we should remember everyday.
Pit stop next to the river before climbing up to the Newfound Gap...
The might Oconaluftee...
Some ridiculous views atop the Foothills Pkwy...
Exhibit B of said views, these overlooks abound...
TVA has been releasing at most major dams, Chillowee no exception...
3 gates open and she's a flowin'...
It's and OUTSIDE day, nice little spot next to the New River...
Yeah, never gets old...