938 Miles on the Blue Ridge Parkway (mostly pics) - Page 19

TheYeti · 10-07-2012, 04:56 PM

The link for Corps of engineers near Wilksboro,NC http://corpslakes.usace.army.mil/vis...cfm?Id=K719220
They are cheap,and clean.

RonSavage · 10-08-2012, 03:18 AM

5 days

and counting.

rockinrog · 10-08-2012, 04:26 AM

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Originally Posted by RonSavage

5 days

and counting.

Not that you are counting ha.....Are you going to camp on the brp at the federal campgrounds?

RonSavage · 10-08-2012, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by rockinrog

Not that you are counting ha.....Are you going to camp on the brp at the federal campgrounds?

YES / but,my plain is to have a good time,take a bunch of pics,eat some good food,and enjoy the ride,outside of that,I don't plain.

RonSavage · 10-08-2012, 04:58 PM

OK WHO IS DOING THE BRPW BETWEEN NOW AND OCT21st ? ................I'm leaving out the 12th at lunch,or 6am Sat,headed to the south end, on a orange KTM950adv, with a big yellow bag on the seat.

rockinrog · 10-08-2012, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by RonSavage

OK WHO IS DOING THE BRPW BETWEEN NOW AND OCT21st ? ................I'm leaving out the 12th at lunch,or 6am Sat,headed to the south end, on a orange KTM950adv, with a big yellow bag on the seat.

I am headed down N 2 S on saturday the 13th. Thinking of stopping at mortons BMW Octoberfest but I haven't decided for sure yet.

Mangle · 10-09-2012, 07:10 AM

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Not far from home and I already see something interesting, so I stop to take a pic.

That would be the East Broad Top Railroad near Orbisonia / Rockhill Furnace.

I love that line!

rockinrog · 10-09-2012, 07:22 AM

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That would be the East Broad Top Railroad near Orbisonia / Rockhill Furnace.

I love that line!

Yes it is, sadly they did not open it this summer ....I guess because of lack of funds.

kitesurfer · 10-10-2012, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by RonSavage

OK WHO IS DOING THE BRPW BETWEEN NOW AND OCT21st ? ................I'm leaving out the 12th at lunch,or 6am Sat,headed to the south end, on a orange KTM950adv, with a big yellow bag on the seat.

I plan on leaving out fri morning the 12th in route to blue ridge mc campground. hope to ride dirt--fs 459b and heintooga round botom road on saturday. ride home sunday.

RonSavage · 10-10-2012, 02:26 PM

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I plan on leaving out fri morning the 12th in route to blue ridge mc campground. hope to ride dirt--fs 459b and heintooga round botom road on saturday. ride home sunday.

I saw your ride report,nice report,and nice job of picking where to ride. Have you rode Wayah Rd,or Rainbow Springs,kind of south of Ironhorse ? Anyway I may see you at BRMC Friday.

RonSavage · 10-10-2012, 03:17 PM

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I saw your ride report,nice report,and nice job of picking where to ride. Have you rode Wayah Rd,or Rainbow Springs,kind of south of Ironhorse ? Anyway I may see you at BRMC Friday.

My bad,another inmate on a DR650 posted about the same area, all the pics run together in my head

Watch out for the ELK.

rockinrog · 10-10-2012, 06:38 PM

Has anyone ever stayed at the Bears den Campground?
http://bear-den.com/
If I am reading their rate schedule correctly tent camping is $35 a night

yet a cabin is only $65...

I am always on the look out for campgrounds with showers to throw into the mix.

ncmtnrider · 10-10-2012, 09:41 PM

I live near Bears Den and this time of year ( full leaf watching in effect) you can rarely get in there without a reservation. Its a decent place, but it is more in line with the RV crowd. If you just want tent space then the NPS campground at Linville Falls or Price Lake on the parkway is the best bet. No showers, but beautiful setting with water and restrooms. There are a couple other commercial places just off the parkway ( Grandfather campground or the KOA in Boone), but this time of year make sure you have a spot before you come.

RonSavage · 10-11-2012, 03:37 AM

I've never been on the BRPW I didn't get a Free shower during my trip,with some Fog ,for that Fresh feeling.

1 1/2 Days,but who's counting.

rockinrog · 10-11-2012, 07:48 AM

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I live near Bears Den and this time of year ( full leaf watching in effect) you can rarely get in there without a reservation. Its a decent place, but it is more in line with the RV crowd. If you just want tent space then the NPS campground at Linville Falls or Price Lake on the parkway is the best bet. No showers, but beautiful setting with water and restrooms. There are a couple other commercial places just off the parkway ( Grandfather campground or the KOA in Boone), but this time of year make sure you have a spot before you come.

Thx for the info ncm

10-07-2012, 04:56 PM	#271
TheYeti Hard to be Humble Joined: Dec 2006 Location: North Carolina, a little left of center Oddometer: 863	More camping The link for Corps of engineers near Wilksboro,NC http://corpslakes.usace.army.mil/vis...cfm?Id=K719220 They are cheap,and clean. __________________ "It sucks, It's always gonna suck. You've got to learn to enjoy it." Unknown Marine Recon Instructor Wind,Rain,Hills,Cold. on a Bicycle see above.

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RonSavage adventure maker Joined: Feb 2010 Location: Cupcake,Ga. Oddometer: 64	5 daysand counting.

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rockinrog ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Central PA Oddometer: 2,490	Has anyone ever stayed at the Bears den Campground? http://bear-den.com/ If I am reading their rate schedule correctly tent camping is $35 a night yet a cabin is only $65... I am always on the look out for campgrounds with showers to throw into the mix. __________________ BRP 2010 and 2012 PA to Montana Rural Ramblings

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RonSavage adventure maker Joined: Feb 2010 Location: Cupcake,Ga. Oddometer: 64	I've never been on the BRPW I didn't get a Free shower during my trip,with some Fog ,for that Fresh feeling.1 1/2 Days,but who's counting.

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10-08-2012, 04:58 PM	#275
RonSavage adventure maker Joined: Feb 2010 Location: Cupcake,Ga. Oddometer: 64	OK WHO IS DOING THE BRPW BETWEEN NOW AND OCT21st ? ................I'm leaving out the 12th at lunch,or 6am Sat,headed to the south end, on a orange KTM950adv, with a big yellow bag on the seat.

10-10-2012, 09:41 PM	#283
ncmtnrider n00b Joined: Feb 2009 Oddometer: 3	I live near Bears Den and this time of year ( full leaf watching in effect) you can rarely get in there without a reservation. Its a decent place, but it is more in line with the RV crowd. If you just want tent space then the NPS campground at Linville Falls or Price Lake on the parkway is the best bet. No showers, but beautiful setting with water and restrooms. There are a couple other commercial places just off the parkway ( Grandfather campground or the KOA in Boone), but this time of year make sure you have a spot before you come.