********Parkway Ride and Camp Oct 26-28***********

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We plan to be there Friday night and Pisgah Inn Sat with some BRP driving. We are doing Tweetsie RR Friday too so we might be later than others. Just save us spots for 2 tents and a 4runner. ;)
 
K we went out to North Mills River and decided after looking at the primitive options that we will be camping at the group campground. This has ample parking and plenty of room for car camping or tent camping! The two gravel roads in the campground lead us to the parkway. The first takes us straight up and the second takes us to 276 were we would head up from there. Directions ------------------------ from Airport rd/Hwy 280 ---head towards Brevard / Turn right on North Mills River RD..." AT THIS TURN THERE IS A NEW INGLES GROCERY STORE UNDER CONSTRUCTION....... after you make a right, drive a few miles till u arrive at the camp ground/ the first left is a big parking lot----take the second left and follow signs to GROUP CAMPING. Hopefully I got this right! Below are pictures of the area. I will go reserve this sight on Thurs... the earliest I can go! Call if anyone has questons 256 759 0152- Todd

Todd I will be heading up sometime late morning. I have a 7:30 and I'll call you after. Maybe we can do lunch.
Marshall I don't seem to find your phone number. Would you call me so I'll have it, sometime today? My current number is 864-593-2062
 
Will do bill. Just so everyone knows. Our camp spot is a group camp. We can hold up to 50 people. So if anyone wants to come can. We have plenty of room.

My phone # 864-414-0563
 
Lunch Sat

I know I can not make it any earlier, but I just might be able to scoot up there for lunch and hang out Saturday afternoon, I assume we will still be able to drive up to the top, even if we don't camp right there. Somebody post up the location of the food for lunch I am not that familiar with the area. :)
 
Nevermind found it milepost 408.6 lue Ridge Parkway. Hopefully see ya if not next time maybe. :)
 
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Nevermind found it milepost 408.6 lue Ridge Parkway. Hopefully see ya if not next time maybe. :)

Sounds good doc. Hollar at me if you need any help
 
Had a great time. Wish we could have stayed longer.

On our way out to the Parkway.
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Out on Black Balsam.
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Had a great Bday in the mountains once again folks....thanks for another great parkway ride.

matt.... despite telling myself a dozen times to not forget to tell you; I forgot to tell you your driver side brake light is out on the runner.
 
all I really got....... todd and a michelle should have a few of the ride out

groiup at ivestor gap
a brunette, a brown dog, and a beefy 40
and joels sweet ride

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Did doc not make it or just not to balsam?
 
A little camping, a little socializing, a little wheeling, a little 'me' time, and a lot of fun! Enjoyed meeting some old members and look forward to more trips like this. Big thanks to Todd for scoping out the site and Marshall for organizing the ride. :clap:

Drove over Caesar's Head Friday
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North Mills River Group Camp
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Old rigs had to make a gas run before heading up to The Parkway
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Marshall in a 40 Ménage à trois
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Todd on the way back from Black Balsam
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Jason getting his lean on
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My new lady friend
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Sweet Cassee had a great time on her first camping trip
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Did doc not make it or just not to balsam?

By the time I got off work, finsihed up putting in the second seat I would have made it to Balsam by nightfall on Saturday so No I just did'nt have time. Maybe next time. :)
 
Thanks to all that helped shcedule and secure space for another great weekend with great friends.


and thanks again to everyone that helped shuffle and shuttle pups for us so we could join you out on black balsam.
 
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Sweet, all rights reserved for UC, especially on a UC event! I'm sure I accepted as much with my membership. :D

It was really an accident as i was juggling getting into position while comforting my 4 legged passenger who was getting antsy watching mom/dad flexing sideways, then I noticed Jason's sweet 45 in my rear view and quickly centered his grill.
 
Dang.....Mills River Campground is 10 minutes from my house....wished I would of payed more attention to how close you guys were going to be....looked like a blast!
 
Weekend

Guys, that was a blast and It was nice to be back in Upstate! Great friends and great fun. Look forward to seeing everyone soon!
 
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This weekend was great!! I had a blast gettin out in the woods again and doin some camping. Looks like Henley had a virus, he stays at a home daycare and the whole family had the same crud this weekend, the dad stayed home from work today too. But I enjoyed the good times around the fire and the drive down the park way...until we meet again, keep on cruisin!
 

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