What to do in Pigeon Forge? Tail of the Dragon

When I was surfing the 'net to decide what to do on our vacation in Pigeon Forge, I was a bit overwhelmed with all of the options!  And good or bad, I like to do just about anything - cheesy tourist traps, hiking, historical places, amusement parks, and even shopping.  So, I took to social media and polled my friends.  Most of the places or suggestions I had heard of, but there was one that was new to me "Tail of the Dragon".    What could this be?  A ride at an amusement park?  It is a ride alright.

Click here to see the brochure and map on page 3 of what we drove.  It was SO MUCH FUN!  And of course, since we were in God's Country (aka Tennessee), it was gorgeous.   This drive is quite popular with those who own  a different kind of Harley, Shadow, and Bandit than we do.  Theirs usually purr a little louder and run on gas instead of Cat Chow.
Below are a few photos I snapped.  Most are through the windows, so please forgive the "not so brightness".

I love names like "Punkin Center".

Add caption

Their dragon is so cool, he wears shades.

A rather mild curve at the beginning

The dam shown on the map.

We saw several of these signs, but this was your last chance to get out while you could.

This was a common site.  Very very common.

Switch to the right.....

Switch to the left....

And just hang on.

Hubby is glued to the steering wheel at the scenic overlook. Can't. Let. Go.

How purty.

Are we there yet?

After we reached the Deals Gap store, we turned around and headed to PF for some grub.  Driving this on empty stomachs was not a great idea, but we survived.  Jenean (our GPS) directed us to take Foothills Parkway.  It was a much smoother ride.

See?  He was able to peel himself out of the car at this stop.

And that is why it is called The Smoky Mountains.

God's Country. Amen.