Official August 20,21,22, "Retreat From the Heat" Run..

[tn325i]

For all the South Eastern folks who could use a break from the August heat... We are planning a run /camping trip to Balsam Mountain Campground for a Friday, Saturday and Sunday. It sits between Cherokee and Maggie Valley N.C.. Some of the most beautiful area in the entire smokies.

Campground elevation approx 5300'. The highest camping area in the entire Smokie Mtns. We went last year the daytime highs were barely 70 degrees and night temps were mid to upper 40s.. This is in the middle of August...

I may add a list if interest is sufficient.. I know about a half dozen people who are already planning to go.. The Tail Of The Dragon should be open by this time also..

The DRAGON IS NOW OPEN.....

If you think this sounds interesting post up and let me know...

Steve

edit, Oh yeah, almost forgot... This is where the Park folks have placed MANY herds of Elk.. Some beautiful animals... You will see herds of them around the campground area roads...

[FireMan]

1. TN325i, Franken30
2. FireMan, Same old Bronzit

[dinanm3atl]

This I should be able to do...

[Stevie30]

Count me in! I can't wait.

1. TN325i, Franken30
2. FireMan, Same old Bronzit
3. Stevie30, Dropped 318is

[tn325i]

Halston round up Yo Posse, (Mcmuffin crew) and bring them along !!...:)

[BigBumperNick]

Depending on classes, etc... But am definitely in if I'm able.

[RobertK]

You college folks need to learn the art of working ahead of your syllabus. Frees you up for fun stuff without the worry of falling behind.

[BigBumperNick]

I believe we start the 28th so I am good to go.

[BigBumperNick]

IT'S OFFICIAL - Rock slide to be officially cleared and open for traffic this weekend - July 10.

http://www.tdot.state.tn.us/US129rockslide/default.htm

[dinanm3atl]

Nice.

[tn325i]

I tried some earlier dates but it just wouldn't work out... Glad to hear you guys can get there anyway...


And we can the Dragon once again !!!.

[tn325i]

I really want to go now, Since the dragon is open again.. I hate to wait more weeks...

Only thing is the Dragon was closed so long it is mega busy right now...

[dinanm3atl]

I am sure...

[tn325i]

Just a month until some mtn fun... getting anxious already...

You guys will love this place... It's cold enough in August for you to snuggle your Mcmuffins...:ohsnap::yawn:

[Aptyp]

I'll try to make it up there friday night - sunday, but I'll be spending a whole lot of time in the garage doing homework.