Day 314 – Asheville, NC to Shenandoah National Park, VA
September 13, 2011 5 Comments
Day 314 – Asheville, NC to Shenandoah National Park, VA 07/01/2011 Mileage: 396
Morning came over the Blue Ridge Mountains and I was up, packed and on the road before 9. The air was cool and crisp and carried the fresh scents of the surrounding forest.
The views from the road were as spectacular as it was to ride. The speed limit is low on the Blue Ridge Parkway and for once I was happy to comply so I could enjoy the amazing scenery a bit longer. I stopped and lingered at so many scenic overlooks along the way that I lost count.
If you own a motorcycle or a convertible, you simply must take a long weekend when there is good weather and drive the Blue Ridge Parkway…..it’s that good….and trust me, I’ve ridden some good roads on this trip.
Dusk caught up to me in Shenandoah National Park, and after stopping off for some malted hops provisions, I found a campsite for the night. This was to be my last night on the road and it will be bittersweet for sure.
The glow from my MSR WhisperLite International stove to keep me company….along with the faint hum of the generator in the camper across the way!
It’s hard even for me to look back at all the places I’ve been and people I have met along the way….it has been a long and rewarding journey for sure. Tomorrow, it’s back on the road north one last time…
From Deadhorse Down 
Nice, you and I had ridden parts of this before and checked out some caverns too!
I miss you man! What a year for you. Surreal, at times I’m guessing. I’ve done a fraction of your ride & find myself sporadically daydreaming about events & places. WELL DONE!
HappyTrails,
Hanzo
So sad to see these beautiful pictures and your trip ending. What a lucky guy you are to have had the opportunity. Be safe on your last leg. Lynn
Hi Lenny,
haven´t heard nothing from you a long time. Hope you have made your way and found a nice job and place to live now!!! Your country is so great and nice! Lost your e-mail and don´t know if this bloog still works…
good look anyway, y best wishes!
Uli
Where’s the last day??!! Read the whole thing as your trip is SO close to a ride I hope to do one day and there’s no ending??!!