by Open Road Archive | Apr 28, 2023 | U.S. Numbered Highway System
Join us as we travel U.S. Route 19 from Lake Junaluska to Maggie Valley, a short but charming stretch of road that perfectly captures the welcoming spirit of Western North Carolina’s Smoky Mountain region. Our journey kicks off in the peaceful community of Lake...
by Open Road Archive | Apr 26, 2023 | U.S. Numbered Highway System, U.S. Route 276
Our short but pleasant drive along U.S. Route 276 takes us from the lively mountain town of Waynesville to the tranquil retreat of Lake Junaluska, all in about a mile and a half of well-paved highway that packs a surprising amount of scenery and local flavor into a...
by Open Road Archive | Apr 24, 2023 | U.S. Numbered Highway System, U.S. Route 74
From the tranquil heights of Balsam down into the welcoming charm of Waynesville, our short but sweet drive along U.S. Route 74 packs in more scenic beauty and small-town character than you might expect from just seven miles of highway. We begin this stretch by...
by Open Road Archive | Apr 18, 2023 | U.S. Numbered Highway System, U.S. Route 74
Driving west along U.S. Route 74 from Lake Junaluska to Balsam is a short but delightful cruise through the soul of the Blue Ridge Mountains. This nine-mile stretch, locally signed as the Great Smoky Mountains Expressway, connects mountain towns and pockets of history...
by Open Road Archive | Apr 13, 2023 | Interstate 40, Interstate Highways
Cruising along Interstate 40 from Newport, Tennessee to Lake Junaluska, North Carolina is one of the most scenic interstate drives in the Southern Appalachians. This 44-mile stretch carves its way through the stunning Pigeon River Gorge and dips deep into the heart of...
