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t’s hard to believe that we are starting our third year of bringing you unique destinations only a short drive from where you live In January of 2011 we came up with the idea of publishing a magazine that focuses on destinations. Don’t you get tired of picking up a publication and reading about something that you are really interested in, only to find out you missed attending that event because it was 2 months ago? Well we sure did! That is why Dashboards and Saddlebags Magazine was created to be your DESTINATION magazine! We want to differentiate ourselves from publications that print stories about events you missed. If you are a MotoTourist on 2,3 or 4 wheels you can count on D a s h b o a rd s a n d S a d d l e b a g s Magazine to give you ideas on were to go this weekend. Don’t read about history, get out, enjoy and be a part of it!
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Dashboards and Saddlebags The Destination Magazine Produced by: Photodude.net LLC Sales: Lisa Jay, Steven Shober Contributing Writers: Lisa Jay, Connie Nelson, Floyd Harris, Project 543, Wally Wersching, Craig Distl Contributing Photographers: PhotodudeART. com, Ed Phillips, Wally Wersching, Outer Banks Visitors Bureau
Contents Destinations 6 Lake James State Park
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Project 543 Stay In The House Featured In The Movie ‘Nights in Rodanthe’ 11 Mountain Retreat Offers Horseback Riding All Winter
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Experience Very Surry
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The $50 Hamburger
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The Old Mill of Guilford
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Dupont Forrest
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Headquarters for Head Hunters, Quail Hunters and Honeymooners
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Film Junkies Guide to North Carolina Iredell County Locations
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Along The Way
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The list of events in this publication is compiled from various sources dates & times are tentative & subject to change. Dashboards and Saddlebags The Destination Magazine™ is published by Photodude.net LLC 369 Dovefield Drive Summerfield, NC 27358 (704) 706-2365 www.DashboardsandSaddlebags.com Published by Andy Jay. ©2013 All rights reserved. Photodude.net LLC Publisher, Agents & Advertisers do not necessarily condone any activities or advertisement listed in this magazine. The Publisher and its officers, employees, agents, volunteers, and sponsors are not responsible for any loss or damage which might be associated with patronage of any party named in this publication, and is not responsible for any Act of God such as inclement weather, fire, flood, natural or man-made disaster, etc., that are out of the control of the Publisher, which affect the publishing of this magazine.
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Destinations More Events and Interactive Maps at DashboardsandSaddlebags.com Annual New Years Day First Footin’ Hike and 5 Miler Tue, January 1, 2013, 11am – 3pm Historic Rural Hill Huntersville, NC 28078 The course of 5 miles will wind from Historic Rural Hill up beautiful and secluded Neck Road to Folkston Drive, continue up Pamela Street and back down Edna Drive. At that point Runners will return, ending at Historic Rural Hill. This run is all paved and relatively easy, perfect for getting back on track after the holidays. Challenge your body and ease your mind by running one of Mecklenburg County’s most secluded and historic rural roads. The delicious tradition of First Footin’ will continue with homemade soup, fellowship, and revelry unlike any other race in the county! www.ruralhill.net 18 th Annual New Year’s Eve Possum Drop December 31, 5 pm – 1 am 11005 Old Hwy. 64 W. Brasstown, NC 28902 Ring in the New Year with a Miss Possum contest, bluegrass music, Little Brasstown Church Choir, the Blessings, cider and good clean fun. www.cherokeecountychamber.com Mt. Olive’s New Year Pickle Drop Mon, December 31, 5:30pm – 7:30pm Corner of Cucumber & Vine Mount Olive, NC 28365 The 13th annual New Year’s Eve Pickle Drop! The New Year’s Eve Pickle descends down the flagpole at the stroke of 7pm midnight – that’s 7 o’clock EST, which also happens to be midnight Greenwich Mean Time. (That way, we are official, we shout Happy New Year! - and we don’t have to stay up until midnight.) Enjoy live music by The Harmony Boys, and Dr. Alan Armstrong on the bagpipes. Free refreshments, including Mt. Olive pickles! www.mtol Winterfest at Beech Mountain Resort Jan 4 – 6, 2013 Beech Mountain Resort Beech Mountain, NC 28604 Join us for our Annual Celebration of Winter, with Winterfest at Beech Mountain Resort. A weekend filled will activities, contests, and loads of fun! Get your cardboard box design ready with the Cardboard box race, or get your bathing suit out for the Beech Mountain Beauties run (if you dare)! www.beechmountainresort.com Cowpens National Battlefield Anniversary Celebration Jan 19 – 20, 2013 Cowpens National Battlefield 4001 Chesnee Highway, Gaffney, SC 29341 Cowpens National Battlefield will celebrate the 232 nd anniversary of the Battle of Cowpens, a Revolutionary War battle that helped turn the tide of war to the advantage of the Americans. All activities are free and open to the public and all activities are family-oriented. All weekend there will be a Revolutionary War soldier encampment, including a blacksmith, set up for visitors to
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Destinations observe camp life and ask re-enactors questions about daily life in the Revolutionary War. Eighteenth century cavalry demonstrations will be held by members of the 3 rd Continental Light Dragoons. Re-enactors will present 18th century musket, rifle, and cannon firing demonstrations. www.nps.gov/cowp Asheville Fringe Arts Festival Jan 24 – 27, 2013 BeBe Theatre 30 Commerce St. Asheville, NC Now in its 11th year, the Asheville Fringe Arts Festival (AFAF) provides artists with opportunities to explore the edges of their work, collaborate across genres and bring innovative performances to culturally adventurous audiences. The artistic mix has included local and imported actors, dancers, singers, videographers, painters and musicians presenting experimental works in cross-genre improvisation, Butoh dance, puppetry, sketch theatre, modern dance, and performance art. Since its inception, AFAF has presented hundreds of performances involving an incredible number of artists of all kinds. www.ashevillefringe.org Blowing Rock WinterFest Jan 24 – 27, 2013 Blowing Rock NC Join the Village of Blowing Rock as we celebrate the fun side of winter at the 15th Annual Blowing Rock WinterFest! From the Chili Cookoff to WinterPaws, from the icy Polar Plunge to WinterFeast, there’s something for all age groups at Blowing Rock WinterFest. www.blowingrockwinterfest.com 6th Annual Winter Warmer Beer Festival Sat, January 26, 2013, 3pm – 7pm Asheville Civic Center Mark your calendars for the 6th Annual Asheville Winter Warmer Beer Festival on Saturday, January 26, 2013, from 3:00 - 7:00pm This year’s Winter Warmer event will be held at the Asheville Civic Center again, (in Downtown Asheville) - but we are “moving on up” to the arena level - more elbow room, a few more breweries, and a lot more fun! Thanks to all of you, each year’s festival is bigger and better than the year before - so hopefully, 2013’s Winter Warmer Festival will be the best yet! www.ashevillebeerfest.com Fish Cherokee Shiver in the River Feb 1 – 3, 2013 Cherokee NC $11 entry fee and $10,000 in tagged fish! $10,000 in tagged fish in the rivers on the Cherokee Reservation (excluding the 2.2 miles of catch and release waters) Hundreds of specially tagged fish will be stocked in the Cherokee public fishing waters. When a tagged fish is caught it can be redeemed for cash prizes ranging from $20 to $500 based on the color of the tag. Redemption location and times to be announced. Open to all ages and for all legal fishing methods. Registration necessary to redeem cash prize. www.fishcherokee.com/shiver.html
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Lake James State Park T he list of film credits for Lake James State Park, located in the foothills near Morganton, is short but A-list all the way. Film junkies can explore the more than 150 miles of shoreline and visit the location of Fort William Henry, the centerpiece setting for The Last of the Mohicans. Though little remains of the set today, the beauty of the area is just as it was in the film. Numerous devotees of the movie still seek out the foundation markings. Besides being the British stronghold of Colonel Munro (Maurice Roe’ves), this site was also the location of the French camp. Other memorable scenes filmed here include the canoe escape led by Hawkeye (Daniel Day-Lewis) and the sequence when Duncan (Steven Waddington) falls during the Massacre Valley scene. All of the Mohicans locations are near the Haney’s Island/White Creek area of the park. If you’re lucky, members of the park staff will guide you to the spots used in the film. Lake James also appears in the Sean Connery/Alec Baldwin thriller
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The Hunt for Red October, though just barely. It seems the executive producer was unhappy with the film’s ending, and a location was needed for quick reshoots. Lake James had the right look, so a twoday shoot was done here between Christmas and New Year’s Day. The lake may have been a goodluck charm for the sound crews of both films. Red October picked up an Oscar ® for Best Sound Effects, while Mohicans won for Best Sound. The park is located on N.C. 126 In Burke and McDowell counties near Morganton and Marion It opens at 8AM. Film Credits: The Last of the Mohicans (1992); The Hunt for Red October (1990) From the Film Junkies Guide to North Carolina by Connie Nelson and Floyd Harris
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Stay In The House Featured In The Movie ‘Nights in Rodanthe’ T he rustic “Inn At Rodanthe” was the centerpiece of the 2008 movie Nights in Rodanthe starring Richard Gere and Diane Lane, which was based on the popular Nicholas Sparks novel and filmed on the Outer Banks. While the novel is fiction, the romantic, relaxing vacation offered by the “Inn” is a reality. Formerly called Serendipity House, this rental home on the Outer Banks is easily recognizable from its blue shutters to its massive porches as the “Inn” used in the filming of the movie. What is now the most celebrated vacation rental property on the Outer Banks, this six-bedroom oceanfront “Inn at Rodanthe” is available for weekly rentals throughout the year. The story of the home is as epic as any novel as it was nearly lost to the sea, only to be purchased, moved back from the shoreline and retrofitted to emulate the scenes filmed in the
movie. The home is only one of several locations on the Outer Banks that were featured in the film. Travelers can visit Nights in Rodanthe locations along the Outer Banks or follow the coastal film trail all the way from the Outer Banks to Wilmington.
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Mountain Retreat Offers Horseback Riding All Winter M
ORGANTON, N.C. – Summertime isn’t the only time for folks to enjoy outdoor activities in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Poco Rhythm Mountain Retreat, located on Burkemont Mountain in southern Burke County, offers horseback rides to individuals and groups throughout the winter. The ranch has access to more than 30 miles of trails on its property and in the adjacent South Mountains State Park.
Hodges. “The rides are through the mountains on logging roads. They go into the woods and up to where you have great views.”
Poco Rhythm Mountain Retreat Rides range in length from one to also has trails for hiking, as well as six hours. Each ride includes safety three cabins for rent. instruction and trail guides, and utilizes trail horses born on site and “We adjust our packages to suit what raised by ranch owner A.J. Hodge, people want. We offer trail rides a certified horse trainer. and hiking trails, and have cabin rentals, too,” says A.J. Hodges. “It’s “We have beautiful mountain not a resort, it’s a retreat.” trails,” says co-owner Juleigh
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The ranch sits at an elevation of 2,400 feet with panoramic vistas. On a clear day it is easy to see iconic Blue Ridge peaks like Table Rock, Mount Mitchell and Grandfather Mountain. “It’s a specialty place – you don’t find many places that offer cabins and trail rides together, where you can stay and ride,” says Juleigh Hodges. “And we’re not really remote because Morganton is nearby, but you feel like you are remote.” Trail ride prices start at $30 per person. Stay-and-ride packages begin at $149 per couple. Craig Distl Poco Rhythm Mountain Retreat 6304 Burkemont Road Morganton, NC 28655 (828) 433-1278 www.pocorhythmretreat.com.
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Experience Very Surry
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ummer is over but that doesn’t mean vacation fun has to end… now is the time to enjoy Fall with a weekend getaway or day trip. For Charlotte area residents looking for a conveniently located, uniquely enjoyable destination that has something for everyone, Surry County is the place to go. For wine lovers, Surry is sure to please. The region is home to over 30 wineries and vineyards, many of them award-winning. Each offers their own tasting and tours for visitors wanting to discover more about our celebrated Yadkin Valley wines. We’re also an ideal place to visit for anyone who loves the great outdoors. Go hiking or biking along miles of beautiful trails, paddle down a pristine river, hit the links at world-class golf courses, or cast your line and reel in a trout – these are just a few of the exciting outdoor activities Surry has to offer. Surry is also home to some great festivals. Don’t miss the Autumn Leaves Festival, October 11-13, 2013 in downtown Mount Airy, or the Harvest Festival in Dobson at Shelton Vineyards, October 12-13, 2013. These family-friendly celebrations feature arts and crafts, live music, local flavor, and a guaranteed good time.
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The Old Mill of Guilford T
he Old Mill of Guilford was founded in North Carolina on Beaver Creek in 1767 to grind grain for the early settlers of what is now Guilford County. Today, the mill continues to produce all-natural, stone-ground, whole grain foods, just as it has for over 250 years. The mill produces all natural corn meals and grits along with a wide range of mixes including: sweet potato and oat bran muffin mixes, gingerbread, Scottish scones, Scottish shortbread, and heidesand cookie mix (a German shortbread). Visit the Old Mill Store for these products and other fine foods and crafts from North Carolina.
A fully operational, water-powered, 18th century grist mill.
business grinding grain for the early settlers. The Earl of Granville had granted Dillon the tract of 552 acres on Reedy Fork and Beaver Creeks in 1755. Rowan County later granted him a license to build The Old Mill of Guilford is a the mill in 1764. Rowan County popular, scenic tourist attraction court minutes from January 10, and has long been a favorite subject 1764 read: “Ordered that Daniel for artists and photographers. Dillin have License to Build a So, please make plans to stop Publick Grist Mill on the Reedy by and visit. We’re located in Fork of Haw River at the mouth of Guilford County, North Carolina Beaver Creek.” The mill was located on Highway 68 N., 4 miles north in what is now Guilford County, of the Piedmont Triad International which was created out of Rowan County in 1771. airport.
History In 1767, before the colonists decided to seek independence from England, Daniel Dillon built a small tub mill in North Carolina on Beaver Creek, and went into
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Dupont Forrest by Wally Wersching
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ast Thursday was Ground Hog Day. It was supposed to be in the high 60’s in the afternoon so I decided to take a ride to DuPont Forest. It had been raining for the past couple days so there should be a lot of water in the Little River going over the falls.
I left home about 8:30am in a dense fog. If the ground hog came out in Shelby, he’d never see his shadow. As I headed west on Rt 74, the fog got thinner and finally was gone by the time I stopped at Hardee’s in Forest City. It had turned into a beautiful morning with bright blue cloudless skies. I knew it was going to be a great day to hike around DuPont Forest but first, I stopped in Hendersonville to get some apple strudel for Cindy.
I went back south on Main Street and turned right on Caswell Street which turns into Kanuga Road and eventually into Crab Creek Road as it gets close to the DuPont Forest turnoff. I turned left onto Dupont Road which turns into Staton Road. I followed it until I turned left into the Buck Forest parking area. My plan was to hike to High Falls and
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then to Triple Falls. Usually, I park at the Hooker Falls parking area to visit Hooker and Triple Falls. I thought that I’d change a little this time. As I walked up the gravel road (Buck Forest Road), I ate my second sausage and egg biscuit. The air was clean and the sun felt good. After a short time, I realized that I was overdressed and took off my sweatshirt. I still worked up a sweat. The hike to High Falls was relatively easy until I walked down to the base of the falls. The steps and roots were very slippery. I thought that if I fell and twisted my ankle or broke my leg, I’d be there for a long time. I was all alone at the falls. I was very careful as I walked down to the base of the falls and took some great shots along with a video clip. There was a lot of water coming over the falls and the spray felt good – it cooled me down. The walk up from the base of the falls is strenuous to say the least and the trail is a little rough too. After I got back on the main trail, I took a few more photos but the sun was in the wrong location. It was behind the waterfall and I was looking straight into it. The pictures still came out OK but if I were there later in the day, they would have been much better. I would have been able to see the covered bridge which crosses the Little River just above the falls. I walked down Triple Falls Trail which runs parallel to the river. The river looked so calm. It’s hard to see the actual volume of water moving until you get to the waterfalls.
After a few minutes, I started to hear the water falling over the falls. It got louder the closer I got. I stopped at the Triple Falls overlook where they built a very nice shelter for picnics or get-togethers. It has a perfect view of all three waterfalls. I like to visit the waterfalls during the winter because the foliage is off the trees. Sometimes during the summer or fall, the trees obscure part of the waterfall. It’s like that throughout the mountains during the winter. I see things buried in the woods that are completely hidden any other time of the year. After spending some time at the overlook, I decided to take Triple Falls Trail back to Buck Forest Road. It should have been about a quarter mile shorter that going back past High Falls. It might have been shorter but it seemed like it was all up hill. It was also boring with not a lot to see along the way. Occasionally there was a view of the mountains through the trees but most of the time; it was just trees and more trees. Eventually I got Continued From Page 20
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Headquarters for Head Hunters, Quail Hunters and Honeymooners W
illow Oaks Plantation, the site of the historic Willow Oaks home, stretches 1,828 acres just east of Eden, North Carolina, and south of Virginia on the Dan River. We offer natural expansive views, top-quality amenities, individualized service, and a unique experience for anyone who chooses to host their most important events with us.
Bridal couples can choose from a wide range of highly customizable wedding packages to suit almost every budget. We offer a choice of in-house catering and a premier list of preferred caterers. We can host large outdoor gatherings (300+), intimate indoor gatherings in the Bunkhouse or the Lodge—or a combination to fit your particular requirements. We offer a small number of overnight accommodations in the Lodge and Bunkhouse. We also host corporate events and exclusive hunting packages including Dove Hunts, Quail Hunts,Turkey Hunts, Rabbit Hunts, and Whitetail Hunts.
Corporate and private gatherings can be hosted for the day, weekend or week. Willow Oaks Plantation thanks the North Carolina Wildlife Federation for recognizing Mr. Arthur Dick as the 2011 Land Conservationist of the Year! Visit us to see the results of his passion and commitment!
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North Carolina’s Wine Story T hey say every wine has a story. Wait till you hear ours.
Not long after Sir Walter Raleigh landed in what would become North Carolina, the grape vine was first introduced and cultivated in the New World. In fact, by the dawn of the 20th Century, NC was the leading wine-producing region in the nation. It seemed nothing could stop us.
we packaged, it was in Mason jars rather than Chardonnay bottles.
But we hadn’t counted on an act of Congress. 1919. Prohibition. Suddenly, products from distilleries in undisclosed locations in the Piedmont hills and dales were rather more lucrative than those from the gnarled grape orchards of yore. When we spoke of fruit, it was shriveled in white lightning. When
Other pursuits followed. Often at high speeds. The sudden professional interest of G-Men and revenuers gave rise to moonlit, midnight chases across the humble countryside, engendering a motorized pastime that became a sport that became NASCAR.
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Film Junkies Guide to North Carolina Iredell County Locations Mooresville Mooresville is just off I-77 north of Charlotte To contact the Mooresville Convention and Visitors Bureau, call 877-661-1234 or www. racecityusa.org. Another website of interest is www.downtownmooresville.com.
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ooresville’s nickname, “Race City USA,” belies the town’s historical significance. Long before the days of NASCAR, John Franklin Moore brought the Atlantic, Tennessee and Ohio Railroad to town and built a depot for cotton exports. Incorporated in 1873, Mooresville began as an agricultural community and expanded into textiles. Now, it’s also noted for health care, motorsports, tourism, and, yes, film production. Downtown Mooresville retains many of its original mid 1800’s buildings. A stroll along Main and Broad streets will bring film junkies up close and personal with locations used in “A Stoning in Fulham County,” starring then-unknown Brad Pitt and veteran actors Ken Olin, Jill Eickenberry, and Ron Perlman. In one buggy scene, a horse rears excitedly along Main Street as it passes through town. In contrast, when the downtown area stands in for Hattiesburg, Mississippi, in “Shake, Rattle and Roll: An American Love Story,” a violent civil-rights scene erupts in front of the 1899 D. E. Turner
Hardware Store at 111-15 North Main Street. Movies have also been shot outside downtown, among them “Vestige of Honor,” which filmed its Vietnam scenes in a densely wooded area. “The Lookalike,” starring Melissa Gilbert, Cheryl Ladd, and Diane Ladd, filmed at an old barn along N.C. 150. And scenic Lake Norman has had its share of credits. Mooresville’s Lakeside Business Park is the base for over 60 racing
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The Catawba Queen teams, so it’s not uncommon to see NASCAR drivers like Rusty Wallace, Sterling Marlin, and Ricky Rudd in town. The local visitor center is located in the North Carolina Auto Racing Hall of Fame, at 119 Knob Hill Road. The hall of fame contains over 35 racecars, assorted displays, and a gift shop. Credits “Shake, Rattle and Roll: An American Love Story” (CBS, 1999),”Vestige of Honor” (CBS, 1990), “The Lookalike” (USA, 1990),”A Stoning in Fulham County” (NBC, 1988) Lake Norman The Catawba Queen riverboat is based at Queen’s Landing, located at 1459 River Highway in Mooresville, for hours, call 704-663-2628. For information about the area, visit www.lakenorman.org or www.racecityusa.org., or call the Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau at 800-305-2508.
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ilmmakers have discovered the charms of Lake Norman, the state’s largest man-made lake. In Days of Thunder, Cole Trickle (Tom Cruise) and sexy surgeon Claire (Nicole Kidman) go for a boat ride on Lake Norman when they visit another couple at their
lakefront home. In Shallow Hal, Lake Norman Regional Medical Center stands in as the hospital where Rosemary (Gwyneth Paltrow) works with bur ned children. And it’s where Hal’s dying father leads him astray with advice about women. Lake Norman Fire Equipment, Inc., poses as the exterior for Sun Records in “Shake, Rattle and Roll: An American Love Story.” World-class fishing, camping, boating, and hiking along six miles of nature trails are among the recreational opportunities at Lake Norman. You can even take a riverboat cruise or a hot-air balloon ride to see the elegant homes, charming bed-and-breakfasts, and fine hotels and restaurants that surround the camera-worthy lake. Credits “She Says She’s Innocent” (NBC, 1991) stars Katey Sagal. Lake Norman’s other credits include Shallow Hal (2001); “Shake, Rattle and Roll: An American Love Story” (CBS, 1999); and Days of Thunder (1990).
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back to the parking area and then backtracked to Hendersonville. I turned right onto Rt 176 to head south down the mountain. Rt 176 is very twisty in that section. I didn’t stop in Saluda this time but I have many times in the past. There are a couple interesting restaurants and a lot of curio and gift shops on Saluda’s Main Street. After leaving Saluda, I turned left to go toward I-26. I went under the interstate and stayed on Holbert Cove Road. I found this road a couple years ago and it is very interesting with a lot of turns and excellent mountain scenery along the way. At the stop sign, I turned right onto Silver Creek Road. I followed it until it intersected with Rt 9 just above Rt 108. I then turned left onto Rt 108 for more enjoyable curves and scenery. After a few miles, I turned right onto Union Road. I was out to really enjoy the beautiful day on the great back roads of western North Carolina. Union Road will lull you into a false sense of security with its gentle curves – then it will hit you with a couple very tight turns. They wake you up or you go off the road! When I got to Rt 74, I turned left to go toward Shelby. The four-lane divided highway was relaxing after all the twists and turns of the earlier roads. I don’t know if the ground hog saw his shadow or even what that means but it was a beautiful winter’s day - a teaser for what spring will bring. I had a very enjoyable day!
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of General Green who was encamped at Guilford Courthouse. Legend has it that British troops seized the mill to grind grain for the soldiers prior to the Battle of Guilford Courthouse on March 15, 1781.
routes to take in and out of the Hickory Nut Gorge. Some of the routs offer sweeping turns though canopies of trees while on other routs include turns so tight you can see your own license plate!
The original tub mill and dwelling on 175 acres was sold to Joel Sanders for $900 in 1808. In 1819, Sanders moved the mill 500 feet down stream and built a new dam across the creek, which increased the millpond to 10 acres. The new mill was designed as a merchant corn and wheat mill with an overshot wheel to replace the small tub mill.
The Pavilion is set up for large groups, so between the amazing drive and the awesome menu The Old Riverside Pavilion makes a great place for your next group meeting. And if you decide to make a weekend of it their is plenty of lodging up and down the road.
In 1913, the mill was purchased by K. L. Hendrix who later converted the mill to a roller mill and replaced the water wheel with a turbine. In 1932, state highway 68 was built between the dam and the mill. To keep the mill in operation, the long overhead wooden flume, which carried water from the dam to the mill, was replaced by a 26” diameter steel pipe which ran under the new road. Clarence E. Bailes purchased the mill in 1954. Bailes removed the roller mill machinery and replaced the turbine with a 24’ x 4’ Fitz overshot water wheel which still operates today. Old Mill of Guilford 1340 NC 68 North Oak Ridge, NC 27310 Open daily from 9am to 5pm 336-643-4783 www.oldmillofguilford.com
The $50 hamburger? Well, after you gas your ride, stop at a few of the shops or communities on your way, enjoy a few beverages and finish your lunch... it’s about $50. Open year around in Lake Lure you can stop in early for breakfast and load up on some country ham or french toast before you tame the miles of twisties that surround you or drop by for dinner after a long day exploring all the area has to offer. Old Riverside Pavilion 3105 Memorial Hwy Lake Lure, NC 28746 828-625-2200 Very Surry Continued From Page 15
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