Steven Posted April 9, 2007 Report Share Posted April 9, 2007 with my favorite travel buddy this weekend, my nephew Tyler. We went to our favorite place... Western North Carolina. Bryson City to be exact. It's no secret that we both love train rides, so we went to ride the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad for probably the 10th time. And me, with my great planning, chose a weekend when it was 23 degrees and we even got a little snow. Just a dusting though. Anyhoo, we left Friday morning and headed up. We usually take highways up there, but we decided to take back roads this time, and we're glad we did. A little winding mountain road somewhere north of Franklin, NC. The train wound it's way through the mountains from Bryson City to the Nantahala Outdoor Center on the Nantahala river west of Bryson City, where we had a layover for lunch. Did I mention it was 23 degrees? I know someone who will listen to me when I tell him to bring more than a windbreaker. The breeze coming off the river was brutal! Normally this area would be full of kyakers and rafters. Not today (well, yesterday), though, however there were a few further down river. I've been on a lifelong quest to find a Butterfinger bar not broken in its wrapper. At long last- SUCCESS. On the way home we encounter several very nice views. This one is somewhere between Blairsville and Helen, Ga Not a common sight in Ga in April, even for extreme N.E. Ga. Some random guy who freaked out my nephew when I was in the store in Andrews NC. He said he was one of the guys who helped hide Eric Robert Rudolph, but I doubt it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJR Posted April 9, 2007 Report Share Posted April 9, 2007 Re: Took a weekend trip... (pics) Some real nice country! Sounds like both of you had a good time! Beautiful pictures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Finn Posted April 9, 2007 Report Share Posted April 9, 2007 Re: Took a weekend trip... (pics) Nice pics...congrats on the Butterfinger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom2008 Posted April 9, 2007 Report Share Posted April 9, 2007 Re: Took a weekend trip... (pics) Great pictures and the Butterfinger just amazes me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarvDog Posted April 9, 2007 Report Share Posted April 9, 2007 Re: Took a weekend trip... (pics) That's very cool. Those are some great pix and some beautiful scenary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bowhunter56 Posted April 9, 2007 Report Share Posted April 9, 2007 Re: Took a weekend trip... (pics) Beautiful country and pictures... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSGB Posted April 9, 2007 Report Share Posted April 9, 2007 Re: Took a weekend trip... (pics) Beautiful scenery and pictures. I haven't been on that railroad since I was about 12 years old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted April 9, 2007 Report Share Posted April 9, 2007 Re: Took a weekend trip... (pics) Welcome back. Nice pics Steven, some really pretty country there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newarcher Posted April 9, 2007 Report Share Posted April 9, 2007 Re: Took a weekend trip... (pics) I raft that river a lot....beautiful place. The fly fishing on the upper river is outstanding....best in the US, I think. I wouldn't dismiss that claim so easily, Eric had a lot of friends up there. Before he was caught, they were selling shirts up there that said things like "Eric Rudolph, winner of the FBI hide and seek contest". New Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted April 9, 2007 Report Share Posted April 9, 2007 Re: Took a weekend trip... (pics) nice pictures. thanks for sharing. and, you're a very good uncle. but, is your quest for unbroken butterfingers now over?? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted April 9, 2007 Report Share Posted April 9, 2007 Re: Took a weekend trip... (pics) Nice Pics!! Sounds like a great time. Tha Butterfinger thing just baffles me though!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow32 Posted April 9, 2007 Report Share Posted April 9, 2007 Re: Took a weekend trip... (pics) Beautiful pics...Congrats on the Butterfinger. You know now that I think about it everyone I have ever gotten has been broken also. That pic of the mountains got my heart going reminded me of what I love so much the mountains of West Virginia. Nice job steven now you got my heart all worked up.LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andrea Posted April 9, 2007 Report Share Posted April 9, 2007 Re: Took a weekend trip... (pics) Nice pics....I've always loved that part of the country. And thank you for now instilling in me the need to find unbroken Butterfingers.................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted April 9, 2007 Report Share Posted April 9, 2007 Re: Took a weekend trip... (pics) Looks like you guys had a great trip!! Pictures looked great thanks for sharing them with us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MrsRandy Posted April 9, 2007 Report Share Posted April 9, 2007 Re: Took a weekend trip... (pics) Great Pics! Looks like a beautiful area to be visiting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest outdoorgirl Posted April 9, 2007 Report Share Posted April 9, 2007 Re: Took a weekend trip... (pics) Looks like a fun trip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted April 9, 2007 Report Share Posted April 9, 2007 Re: Took a weekend trip... (pics) Looks like ya's had a great trip! Nice pics Steven. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coles Posted April 9, 2007 Report Share Posted April 9, 2007 Re: Took a weekend trip... (pics) looks like ya'll had fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUGARKAHNE Posted April 9, 2007 Report Share Posted April 9, 2007 Re: Took a weekend trip... (pics) Those are great pics. I've been to Bryson City several times. Pretty country up there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NS whitetail Posted April 9, 2007 Report Share Posted April 9, 2007 Re: Took a weekend trip... (pics) looks and sounds like ya had fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted April 9, 2007 Report Share Posted April 9, 2007 Re: Took a weekend trip... (pics) Cool pics Steven. Who's the girl standing behind you in this pic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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