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Shenandoah & Smoky Mountains

A trip from August 24, 2009 to September 02, 2009, travelling to Manassas, Luray, Harrisonburg, Asheville …

Road trip from South Jersey to Virginia mountains, then … More

Road trip from South Jersey to Virginia mountains, then south to western North Carolina. So much to see!

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Mon 08/24/09 (day 1)

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8/16/09 - 8 days prior to start. All hotel reservations are confirmed with exception of possible 9/2 stay someplace on the way back to south Jersey. Biltmore Estate tickets also reserved for Day 5, but Monticello, Dixie Stampede, Cherokee and caves are weather dependent at this time. Possible activities and restaurants are just grouped within the date ranges by areas we are staying. However, may only do some as National Park hiking/outdoor views time will be maxiimized.

9/03/09 - post-trip view! I'm filling out what we actually did and when per the schedule function on the trip plan. Items that are now unscheduled were not done due to time/place/weather circumstances. Please note that certain places are more than one day like Shenandoah and Smoky Mountains (+ hotels and BRPkwy). Saw alot! Much more to still see...! We were glad to get a glimpse...hope you enjoy too! If anything, we're going to do the Smokys again, but this time from Tennessee side...it appears closer to most things and better convenience with time. Beth and Chuck

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Charles (View Charles's trips)

Thanks to all who have viewed this vacation plan. So many, I acknowledge all the "thumbs up" and copying. I hope it helps you and planning yours, because that is what it is all about! Enjoy your explorations, as we will too...and share!

Posted 10 months ago.

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mt. girl (View mt. girl's trips)

live about 30 min from blue ridge parkway. you will need your leather coat if you ride motorcycles, the parkway up to mt. mitchel even in july is very cold

Posted 3 years ago.

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Charles (View Charles's trips)

Hi All,

The Fall trip would be spectacular too, Gilbert. Bring the lite-warm clothes for good hiking and view experience! $15 for a 3-day pass through Shenandoah NP on the Skyline Drive.... Blue Ridge Pkwy maybe less volatile in Fall. LOL...$5 yesteryear others...of course the Smoky's are still free!

Posted 3 years ago.

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k-roo (View k-roo's trips)

rae

it's like $5 for a car. at the national park in VA. It is well worth it. definitely check it out and also national chimneys in bridgewater,Va is free. that is a great place to go to hike as well.

Posted 3 years ago.

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gordon collins (View gordon collins's trips)

You may want to check for restrictions on the Blue Ridge Parkway. I am not sure 5th wheel trailers are allowed. Most of the road is a very narrow 2 lane.

Posted 3 years ago.

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Fick 40 (View Fick 40's trips)

I think I may be going On the same trip as Charles but in the Fall starting in Gatlinburg and ending in Manassas, Va. The leaves will be turning and the temp will be crisp in the mornings and evenings. I have a 5th wheel RV that provides the benifit of lodging and food.

Posted 3 years ago.

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Rae (View Rae's trips)

Does it cost money for a trip through a National Park. Please let me know so I can add it to my list of expenses. Thank You

Posted 3 years ago.

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GougeK (View GougeK's trips)

If you go to Johnson city stop in Erwin and ask where the Beauty spot is it's worth your stop. it's right in the middle of the Appellation Mt's and i've never seen any thing so pretty!! I used to live there!
Now i'm in In Wis and we have a beautyful state too! come & see us This fall our colors are changes now too, Have a Save trip where ever you go!

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Charles (View Charles's trips)

8/16/09 - 8 days prior to start. All hotel reservations are confirmed with exception of possible 9/2 stay someplace on the way back to south Jersey. Biltmore Estate tickets also reserved for Day 5, but Monticello, Dixie Stampede and caves are weather dependent at this time. Planned activities and restaurants are just grouped within the date ranges by areas we are staying, at this time. However, may only do some as National Park hiking time will be maxiimized.

Posted 3 years ago.

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