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...
by Open Road Archive | Apr 6, 2023 | County Roads
When we find ourselves exploring the quiet roads around Rockwood, Tennessee, one little detour we never skip is the short but rewarding drive up the Mt. Roosevelt Scenic Overlook Access Road. Stretching about a mile and a half north from Rockwood, this modest route...
by Open Road Archive | Apr 4, 2023 | U.S. Numbered Highway System, U.S. Route 70
If you ever find yourself needing a peaceful alternative to Interstate 40 through the heart of East Tennessee, U.S. Route 70 between Crossville and Rockwood is one of those hidden gems that never disappoints. This roughly 24-mile stretch carries us eastward through...
