Soco Road route. Have friends and family in Cherokee. I lived in Maggie Valley for 13 years. Rode just about every backroad in the area on my motorcycle. Beautiful country. The bluegrass festival each year at Holiday Campground (Cherokee) was always a treat. As well as Larry's Jazz Festival at Saratoga's Cafe in Maggie Valley every year. Can't forget the yearly Ramp Festival and Folkmoot Festival in Waynesville either!
Man I come up to maggie valley frequently and well, stumbled upon a gravel road off the blue ridge parkway took me into maggie valley so I started looking for more roads like that, ended up going on Mt noble on another gravel road no traffic what so ever. But I need to find more true backroads like that
Traveled this road up the mountains many times and it never gets old. Once while going up the mountain from Cherokee with a group of Harleys, I was the tail gunner and a car tried to keep up with us. Right after the 3 lane stretch where you can pass, he hit the guard rail
Oh so nice to see different places like this. I wish there was a map on the screen showing us which area you are covering while driving.. just a suggestion … but its great. Thank you so much for your work, very nice! 👌
Use to take our kids to Cherokee camping all the time at HAPPY HOLIDAY CAMPGROUND. It was a beautiful place. We loved it so much there. We even took our grandchildren there camping later on. Been to Maggie's Valley this route many times. Even took our kids to Ghost Town. The youngest freaked out on the chair lift. Took grandchildren to Santa Land a couple times. Good times, Greet memories.
Some of my native ancestors came from western NC and migrated to Ky in the early 1800’s. Some settled in the Cumberland Plateaus. It’s beautiful country and well worth this scenic drive from the Natural Bridge State Park in the Daniel Boone National Forest in Eastern Ky to western NC. The Appalachia people have 3 races, one shared culture of decent mountain people.
I LOVE NORTH CAROLINA AND THE BEAUTIFUL MOUNTAINS - Unfortunately, I have a fear of driving the mountains now! I love this! Seems like I'm driving along! Beautiful!
I used to spend time at Fremont Inn near Cherokee, Bryson City NC and Nantahala’s , loved it and still do . Lived in NC, New Hanover County on Islan of Carolina Beach. Sure do miss NC. Live now in Alabama.
Loved this vid, lived in Maggie for 35 yrs. And left 4and half yrs ago. Maggie turned into a haven of h…. Glad to be away. A few good people still are there but needs to be cleaned up!
If your ever in Maggie Valley stop by Country Vittles Family Style Restaurant their biscuits solved problems I didn’t know I had. Chicken fried steak is FIRE 🔥
You should have circled the parking lot at Ghost Town it used to be the top attraction there before they built the Cherokee casino and ruined the whole place
The sign that's says baby Grizzlies is real....back in April 2012 I feed the big ones but the guy in charge put the baby on my table and I feed it a very healthy salad...he told me just dont touch her teeth
At 2:15 you see Granny’s. Years before the casino Cherokee literally closed up in winter. Driving my Jeep from Boone to Georgia, I stopped in on what ended up being their last day before closing up. The staff kept trying to give away food because they were emptying the freezer. Not only did I get too much food but also a big to go plate at no charge.
Been years since I've seen these places. Passed right by where I got married. Nothing but bitter sweet memories there, almost gives me chills. Best thing around that county is the beautiful mountain scenery and fresh air, Other than that nothin but BS for miles and miles.
WNC is Miata/Lotus/Bike territory. So is most of east Tennessee. I'm sure there are other areas in the US, but OUR particular area seems particularly performance driving/riding orientated in an intense fashion. Roads aren't always fantastic (as in paved smooth, they have wear), and they aren't for idiot drivers/riders. If you can't drive/ride I pity you, lol. Another thing. If you drive really "spirited" you will wear and break your shit pretty quick, much more so than in other US places. I've always wanted to drive the Nürburgring, then one day it dawned upon me that I had a fair equivalent just a few miles from my house. Several homemade crosses erected for those that "pushed it" and all.
I have driven from Cherokee through Maggie valley and Asheville a lot of times I can drive from Cherokee to Maggie valley in around 20 minutes it's took you a lot longer it's almost like you are driving the same areas twice but I guess you're just enjoying the scenery
Beautiful but need to tell the ppl about the places you see about the restaurants the food and about the reservation it would of made a better video let them knw where the skillies are little ppl and more.
11.1594 Verse Devotion There is nothing from without a man, that entering into him can defile him: but the things which come out of him, those are they that defile the man. Mark F15 Light Bible 5549.8k 4719.6k Morning Prayer There is nothing from without a man, that entering into him can defile him: but the things which come out of him, those are they that defile the man. 31 Today + Bible ? Study Me
Soco Road route. Have friends and family in Cherokee. I lived in Maggie Valley for 13 years. Rode just about every backroad in the area on my motorcycle. Beautiful country. The bluegrass festival each year at Holiday Campground (Cherokee) was always a treat. As well as Larry's Jazz Festival at Saratoga's Cafe in Maggie Valley every year. Can't forget the yearly Ramp Festival and Folkmoot Festival in Waynesville either!
Man I come up to maggie valley frequently and well, stumbled upon a gravel road off the blue ridge parkway took me into maggie valley so I started looking for more roads like that, ended up going on Mt noble on another gravel road no traffic what so ever. But I need to find more true backroads like that
Traveled this road up the mountains many times and it never gets old. Once while going up the mountain from Cherokee with a group of Harleys, I was the tail gunner and a car tried to keep up with us. Right after the 3 lane stretch where you can pass, he hit the guard rail
Oh so nice to see different places like this. I wish there was a map on the screen showing us which area you are covering while driving.. just a suggestion … but its great. Thank you so much for your work, very nice! 👌
love that area. Cherokee to Maggie Valley is beautiful.
Thanks for the visit home. Graduated From Franklin, built homes for years in Cashiers and Highlands. Worked at Perry's water gardens as a teenager. 😊👍
Use to take our kids to Cherokee camping all the time at HAPPY HOLIDAY CAMPGROUND. It was a beautiful place. We loved it so much there. We even took our grandchildren there camping later on. Been to Maggie's Valley this route many times. Even took our kids to Ghost Town. The youngest freaked out on the chair lift. Took grandchildren to Santa Land a couple times. Good times, Greet memories.
The drive from Cherokee to Maggie Valley always seemed to take forever especially when we were kids.
I love going there. Got some great trout fishing around and hunting gems threw the woods of the creek beds. Great place.
Me too.
Some of my native ancestors came from western NC and migrated to Ky in the early 1800’s. Some settled in the Cumberland Plateaus. It’s beautiful country and well worth this scenic drive from the Natural Bridge State Park in the Daniel Boone National Forest in Eastern Ky to western NC. The Appalachia people have 3 races, one shared culture of decent mountain people.
I agree - silence is golden. Such a lovely, peaceful place.
I LOVE NORTH CAROLINA AND THE BEAUTIFUL MOUNTAINS - Unfortunately, I have a fear of driving the mountains now! I love this! Seems like I'm driving along! Beautiful!
I used to spend time at Fremont Inn near Cherokee, Bryson City NC and Nantahala’s , loved it and still do . Lived in NC, New Hanover County on Islan of Carolina Beach. Sure do miss NC. Live now in Alabama.
Loved this vid, lived in Maggie for 35 yrs. And left 4and half yrs ago. Maggie turned into a haven of h…. Glad to be away. A few good people still are there but needs to be cleaned up!
I lived there for 13 years. From 1993-2006. It's nothing like it used to be.
Back in my home state of Georgia now.
If your ever in Maggie Valley stop by Country Vittles Family Style Restaurant their biscuits solved problems I didn’t know I had. Chicken fried steak is FIRE 🔥
You should have circled the parking lot at Ghost Town it used to be the top attraction there before they built the Cherokee casino and ruined the whole place
The sign that's says baby Grizzlies is real....back in April 2012 I feed the big ones but the guy in charge put the baby on my table and I feed it a very healthy salad...he told me just dont touch her teeth
At 2:15 you see Granny’s. Years before the casino Cherokee literally closed up in winter. Driving my Jeep from Boone to Georgia, I stopped in on what ended up being their last day before closing up. The staff kept trying to give away food because they were emptying the freezer. Not only did I get too much food but also a big to go plate at no charge.
"Back Roads"? U S Hwy 19 runs from St. Petersburg, Fl to Erie, Pa. It is the only road directly connecting Cherokee and Maggie Valley.
Did this so many times when I lvd in kville
Been years since I've seen these places. Passed right by where I got married. Nothing but bitter sweet memories there, almost gives me chills. Best thing around that county is the beautiful mountain scenery and fresh air, Other than that nothin but BS for miles and miles.
Good morning my kids want to go snow tubing im trying to avoid peak and curvy roads any safe back road
Soco is a good ride
Done it Many times… always makes me sick
Lifetime tour mountains tree BEARS oh yes I come up on 3 birds camp sites eatery's shopping FISHING 😎 take this scenic routes dolly wood and MORE
WNC is Miata/Lotus/Bike territory. So is most of east Tennessee. I'm sure there are other areas in the US, but OUR particular area seems particularly performance driving/riding orientated in an intense fashion.
Roads aren't always fantastic (as in paved smooth, they have wear), and they aren't for idiot drivers/riders. If you can't drive/ride I pity you, lol.
Another thing. If you drive really "spirited" you will wear and break your shit pretty quick, much more so than in other US places.
I've always wanted to drive the Nürburgring, then one day it dawned upon me that I had a fair equivalent just a few miles from my house. Several homemade crosses erected for those that "pushed it" and all.
Did you drive through Brasstown?
Yeah you need a some good blues playing in the background or something, or talk about some of the places your passing...🤔
I have driven from Cherokee through Maggie valley and Asheville a lot of times I can drive from Cherokee to Maggie valley in around 20 minutes it's took you a lot longer it's almost like you are driving the same areas twice but I guess you're just enjoying the scenery
It's not about the destination, it's all about the journey.
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Beautiful but need to tell the ppl about the places you see about the restaurants the food and about the reservation it would of made a better video let them knw where the skillies are little ppl and more.
I see gas prices of $3.19 .when was this made ?
Probably the early Fall...October 2021?
Stuck it out as long as I could, 7 minutes. ADD NARRATION!!!
11.1594
Verse
Devotion
There is nothing from without a man, that entering into him can defile him: but the things which come out of him, those are they that defile the man.
Mark F15
Light Bible
5549.8k
4719.6k
Morning Prayer
There is nothing from without a man,
that entering into him can defile him: but the things which come out of him, those are they that defile the man.
31
Today
+
Bible
?
Study
Me
My favorite place to go
Or a radar detector
At least the radio 📻 😂
Love The view and the ride but very boring video you got to talk say something
silence is golden.