π 2022 Smoky Mountain Adventure spanned the misty ridges of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the bustle of Gatlinburg and its bypass, and the scenic stretches of US-441, the Blue Ridge Parkway, the legendary Tail of the Dragon, and the Ocoee Scenic Byway. The trip also included highways across middle and southern Tennessee with stops in towns such as Lynchburg, Manchester, Crossville, McMinnville, Chattanooga, Knoxville, and Pulaski, along with a run on the historic Natchez Trace Parkway.
Experience a peaceful 14-mile drive along Alabama Route 20 from Stewartsville to Florence, moving from wooded Natchez Trace landscapes to rolling farmland and the busy urban gateway of the Shoals. A short but scenic look at the Tennessee Valleyβs changing terrain.
Drive 65 miles west on U.S. Route 72 from Corinth, Mississippi to Collierville, Tennessee, passing farmland, rural communities, and the expanding suburbs of the Memphis metro. A smooth four-lane corridor connecting the Tennessee Valley to the edge of the city.
Experience 75 miles of breathtaking mountain scenery on the Blue Ridge Parkway from Cherokee to Asheville. Explore overlooks, waterfalls, and sweeping vistas along one of Americaβs most iconic scenic drives.
Take a scenic drive along U.S. Route 70 from Sparta to Crossville, Tennessee. This 29-mile journey crosses the Cumberland Plateau, passing through wooded ridges, Pleasant Hill, and historic small towns before reaching Crossville.
Cruise 26 miles along Tennessee Route 55 from Manchester to McMinnville, passing through peaceful farmland, small towns like Morrison and Smartt, and ending in the scenic nursery capital of Tennessee.
Explore a 24-mile drive along U.S. Route 70S from McMinnville to Sparta, Tennessee, passing through riverside landscapes, farmland, and small towns like Campaign and Doyle. A relaxed alternative to the interstate with true scenic charm.