What is this event about? (organizer's intent)
This event is for rotary owners (and those of us with formally rotary powered cars) to gather and enjoy a scenic drive (maybe a hike) followed by hanging out by a camp fire and socializing.

What's the traffic like on the parkway?
Parkway speed limit is 45 for the part we will be driving... and there will be several other tourist out enjoying the leaves as well. So you will get stuck behind folks who aren't going the posted speed limit. The suggested route is about 90mi long.

What's the weather like?
Temperatures will be mostly likely not get much above the 60 during the day and can drop just below freezing at night...

Is alcohol allowed at the camp site?
The camp ground does permit alcohol for those who are of age... and we can enjoy it as long as we do not disturb other guest in the campground. Another thing to remember is that Cherokee, NC is in a dry county, so you can't buy it in town. The most convenient location is a convenience store by the parkway entrance at US 19 (mm 455.7), less than a mile towards Cherokee...

If you decide to drink, you will be expected to be responsible about it. I will be the first to get park rangers if you start to become an issue.

Where can I find more information about the area?
Blue Ridge Parkway ** milepost 377.4 to milepost 469.1 (end)
Smokemont Campground
Devil's Courthoust
Graveyard Fields
Cherokee, NC

 

To those who have attended before, please post your own questions and answers to help everyone out...

the event has been a success in the past because of everyone's willingness to help out...

 

Do you have to bring a cooler with food?
You can, but there is a grocery store in Cherokee we have gone to in the past. It's probably 15-20 min drive from camp. This is an option for people, since our cars don't always have the most cargo space.

Do I have to camp?
No, you do not have to camp. You are more than welcome to get yourself a hotel room somewhere you find close. Or you can just come out for the day. I just get the camp sites to help cut down on the cost of the event for people and because I personally think it is one of the best ways to enjoy the mountains.

 

I think the speed limit might have changed on the Blue Ridge dont quote me but i heard it a couple times now.

 

I know its early yet, but how far away roughly is the closest motel to where you guys camp?

 

Cherokee - its about 5 miles down the road.

 

did u decide not to sell the se?

 

Nope, the se is still for sale. I've just about got the 80 leather sport road ready though plus we still have nikkis car should I sell both mine. But no since dgrr is close to when I go to a swap meet for american cars it would be hard to get off work for both, so I'm thinking about doing this instead of dgrr since we go to pigeon forge each year anyways about that time. We just don't go through cherokee so I didn't know if there was any motels near there.