Blue Ridge Parkway

7 Miles Today: On my last day of my latest journey Forrest finds himself in downtown Toccoa, Ga. on Doyle Street having breakfast at the Rebel Cafe. Toccoa population 9,600 is the county seat of Stephens County in northeast Georgia 85 miles from Atlanta. Forrest's 100 days of walking The Blue Ridge Mountain Range in the states of Pennsyvania, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, and Georgia have provide him with a wealth of knowledge and enjoyment. Now it's back to Dewitt, Michigan. Forrest's next two goals are within reach now... 8,000 miles (sometime this month) and matching the Real Forrest Gump's 3 yrs 2 mo ... Read Full Story

I'm back from vacation, my computer is back from the shop so I am back in commission. Below are the pics from our family road trip Our first stop was in Knoville, TN where we visited my mom. This pic was taken on our way to NC This pic was taken on the Blue Ridge Parkway. We were high in the mountains. The view was amazing. We had to drive through South Carolina to get to the Great Smoky Mountains. This picture was taking in Cherokee, NC. This town was very cute. In the middle of this small town a huge casino is being ... Read Full Story

November 09, 2009 // Franchising.com // ATLANTA - The newest Hotel Indigo opened its doors today in downtown Asheville, N.C. Nestled near the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the 100-room new-build boutique hotel is the second of five properties planned for the state; additional deals are signed in Charlotte, Wilmington and Winston-Salem. Located at 151 Haywood Street, Hotel Indigo Asheville is within walking distance of locally owned-shops and art galleries, distinctive restaurants and exciting entertainment venues. Nearby attractions include Historic Downtown Asheville, Biltmore Estates, and the Blue Ridge Parkway. "Asheville's historic and architecturally diverse downtown has been beautifully preserved and is a perfect ... Read Full Story

After leaving my cousin in Nashville, Tennessee we crossed the border to Virginia, the beautiful "green" State with pretty farm lands, a lot of forest and the Blue Ridge Mountains as a part of The Appalachian Mountains. We've decided to take a ride trough the Blue Ridge Mountains Parkway The Blue Ridge , or Blue Ridge Mountains , is a physiographic province of the larger Appalachian division. The province consists of the Northern and Southern physiographic sections, which divide near the Roanoke River gap. This a mountain chain in the eastern United States , part of the Appalachian Mountains , forming their eastern front ... Read Full Story

An American Experience 8 Miles Today ; After today's walk I have completed the Blue Ridge Parkway portion of my 3th Virtual Journey. My mission won't be complete until I reach Currahee Mountain, the southern most Mountain of the 31 Blue Ridge Mountains. Located in Toccoa Georgia, Currahee Mountain is approximately 80 miles south of Forrest's present location in Cherokee NC. When I complete my Blue Ridge Mountain Journey two weeks from now I will have logged 700mi in 96 days. The Blue Ridge Parkway is a National Parkway and All-American Road in the United States , noted for its scenic beauty. It runs ... Read Full Story