Riding the Blue Ride Parkway
I have been on the BRP many times each year, but never done it start to finish. So, next Sunday (9/17) the wife is going out of town on a women's retreat, so that seems like the perfect time (she doesn't share my love for riding). KK and I are riding up to the the start in Cherokee, and going to proceed north, taking our time and enjoying the sites along the way. According to Google, it is about 469 miles long and ends in Virginia. We will probably take about 3 days to do the entire thing and then head home on Wednesday.
Beyond the BRP, isn't there something called Skyline drive that continues further north? I have only gone as far north on that as the upper parts of Virginia. One day I would like to go as far north as I can take it. If anyone wants to join us for parts of this little trip, chime in and let me know. Always glad to meet more riders.
Lifetime National Parks Pass
If you are over 62 you can make a one time purchase of a Nat'l Parks Pass that entitles you to entry into all the parks for one motorcycle or a private vehicle and all occupants. The price went up a few years ago, don't know what it is right now. There is a toll booth a short way up the Drive from Waynesboro where you can purchase it for your trip and it will be good until you croak or some cheap politician decides to kill the program.