Cherohala Skyway and Tail of the Dragon
Smokies take...3000? We have gone to the Smokies many times over the years. Usually around September-October, I get the itch to go see the colors in the Smokies. We got invited to stay with a friend who lives in Knoxville for a few days. Conveniently, she lives about 45 minutes from Gatlinburg. So we made plans for a day trip to the Smokies and Cades Cove. Before we left, a friend of mine told me about the Cherohala Skyway that hooks to the Tail of the Dragon. It begins in Tellico Plains, Tennessee and ends a little south of Maryville, Tennessee. I had heard of the Tail of Dragon and how dangerous it is on motorcycles. Luckily, while we had Big Red (our Honda Goldwing motorcycle), my husband never had the inclination to actually drive it. But we decided it's probably pretty safe in the car. It was pretty cloudy and overcast the day we drove it. But, it was a pretty ride through winding roads. I can imagine how beautiful some of the overlooks are when it's clear and y