Gardener, YES EPPING that was it, halloween howler... gosh that bring back memories. They had a powder puff race for ladies in which our buddy let me run his car (that he had hauled all the way from Nantucket) I was so nervous that I would wreck it before he ever got to race! lol Crystal, I would love to get together with you and Copper that would be so fun!

I love all the photos, Beverly! How many days was the ride? I don't suppose there are any hotels along the way? (No camping for this girl!) LOL Donna

Wow, Beverly, such pretty scenery!

Another spectator here (so far). We have trips that were put off due to covid that we will be rescheduling once we can travel. So, I am not sure I would make a GTG. Would depend on those trips, timing, etc. If I were to come, the Mr. would come with me, although whether or not he would participate or not remains to be seen. LOL We would more than likely plan a trip around the GTG and go on from there. The place, and what there is to do there would really not be of major concern to me (of course I would not want to go somewhere awful!), the main thing would be the GTG! I am within 2 hours of Asheville, we go there fairly often. There is lots to do there and several little towns nearby that are fun. It is a beautiful area. KSWL, I LOVE Montreat. We almost always drive through there when we are in the area. I probably would not be interested in going to Biltmore as I have been there, done that, so many times. I do agree though, it is something to see in every season and they cannot be outdone for Christmas. @DLM2000-GW we love Hendersonville and used to enjoy the antique shops there but seems many have closed. :( You are also within an easy drive of the Smoky Mountains, Gatlinburg, etc. which is almost my backyard. LOL Charleston you all know I love and we go there usually yearly. There is much to be done and much in the area. People could stay in Charleston or on one of the nearby islands (which we prefer). It's an easy drive back into Charleston. There are other cities nearby (Summerville comes to mind) and for those who wanted to extend their travel time, you could drive down the coast to Savannah. Or you could choose @hhireno's vacation home area (Hilton Head) and be within an easy day trip to Charleston or Savannah. These areas I would definitely do in April/May or October, even November. September will still be pretty warm. You have a little more lee-way with Asheville, it being a mountain area.