The Smoky Mountains on a Harley-Davidson | Solo Motorcycle Camping Trip

[@fifthgearfoodie5272]

You deserve your own Netflix series. Every single episode you make is so thorough and detailed. You bring the viewer right there with you. I’ve been vacationing in the Smokies for decades and I never get tired of this area of the country.

[@ridetofood]

Thank you for the kind words 😊🙌 I’d like to keep it on KZbin. If ya feel so inclined to share this video with your friends on Facebook, I’d appreciate it! Thank you!!

[@fifthgearfoodie5272]

I did that a long time ago. Everybody in my Facebook group knows about you. You're the reason I tried Eureka Springs! Had the time of my life! @@ridetofood

[@beach_bum_dean]

Videos of this quality is why I watch zero TV shows. Well done, very enjoyable to watch.

[@ridetofood]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for the kind words :)

[@joereinhorn4910]

You know someone does great content, when i spend a couple of hours watching your content. And i don't even ride anymore.

[@ridetofood]

Glad you enjoyed it and binge watched! :) Happy New Year!!

[@elnino3903]

This is the best life.

[@ejdtm]

Love staying at the Ironhorse. All motorcyclist and all kinds of motorcycles.

[@ridetofood]

Yes!! 🙌

[@NorCal-refrigeration]

Never rode there. But now I want too! 🤘👊🤘✨✨✨✨

[@ridetofood]

Oh you’d love it!!!

[@dmedina6835]

Beautiful- be safe those leaves get slimy when wet - stay epically awesome

[@ridetofood]

Yes I know they get slick when wet

[@charlotteturner3987]

Magic footage, Staci!

[@ridetofood]

Thank you Charlotte! 😊🤙

[@edwardbegiebing6036]

Awesome ... just missed you as I spent Thanksgiving in the Smokies

[@ridetofood]

Nice!

[@mussels64]

Agreed, the 28 is the best.

[@briantanner9900]

Another great adventure, thanks for sharing

[@ridetofood]

Thank you!

[@JRZiglar]

Love the iron horse motorcycle resort that is the best riding road and views

[@Wes.jumpss]

The Kanc in NH is still the best leaf peeping destination.

[@ridetofood]

That road is incredible!!

[@leonbeck6254]

Thank you love the colors and roads. Places you eat at are some of the best. Now camping oh boy. See you on the roads.🎅🏼🏍🇺🇸😘

[@corruptclan1443]

incredible trip absolutly awesome 😊

[@ridetofood]

It really was! Thanks for watching!

[@STho205]

That's why I live here. Loop rides every few days. Camping trips about twice a month April to Oct.

[@ridetofood]

sweet!

[@hemi398]

Great idea to set up a base camp and relax, so you can explore an area rather than pass through and miss sooo much. Thanks.

[@ridetofood]

🤙🤙

[@toddbajar5361]

We go to Iron Horse every year. Love this place and the food is great.

[@ridetofood]

Awesome!!

[@the-jp3hd]

Epic af….please keep the vids coming

[@ridetofood]

I edit them as fast as humanly possible! Glad you enjoy em! 🤙

[@richardmourdock2719]

The "pros" definitely outweigh the "cons". Not even close. Nice bit of writing and delivery with the camping description. Possibly your best video ever. Definitely want to add the Moonshiner to my list.

[@ridetofood]

glad you enjoyed it!

[@peryrahmat7343]

Your videos are always the best and fun

[@ridetofood]

Thank you! 🙌

[@crazyhorse1634]

I subscribed to your channel and have been watching your vlogs since meeting you at the Iron Horse. I’m glad to hear you enjoyed your time there and on the surrounding roads. It was a pleasure providing the brief tour (I’m Wayne). I'll send this video link to my friend David (the “Dude” who worked with you on the local roads map). Hopefully, our paths will cross again.

[@ridetofood]

Aw yay!!! So great meeting yall! Thanks for everything 😊

[@AnyRoadAnyTime]

Hey, Wayne! Great riding with you and hanging out. Let's not wait so long for next time.

[@AnyRoadAnyTime]

After watching this thoroughly enjoyable video, I quickly realized it was an absolute honor to be a part of it, Staci. Way to inspire! Ride. Eat. Ride. @@ridetofood

[@jeffhennings6579]

great video beautiful country

[@XenaTheQuadCamBikah]

Love that bike 🏍️ ✌️

[@ridetofood]

Meeee too! 😊🙌

[@yankeeryder7430]

Another AMAZING video.... 👍😎👍😎

[@jackreece6303]

Awesome video. Great content and videography. Also, I will definitely be checking out the tent and of course the route!

[@ridetofood]

Yay!! 🙌

[@creedm3040]

Great video! I just found your channel and it is great. You are a tough one for sure with such a great attitude. It is a beautiful area with great riding pretty much year around. I live here and there is always something new to find. The locals pronounce Wayah like " warrior" . Caffe Rel is always packed. So good. Good camping choices as well. You will have to come back and ride to Mt. Mitchell. Arrive early because many times they close it at around noon because it's so busy there is no parking at the top. Well worth it though. Best!

[@briandenton8360]

As always, your videos do not disappoint! Looking forward to your BRP video, and what you have to say about my neck of the woods! No Pressure! 😝

[@ridetofood]

hahaha i'm going to start editng that one tomorrow! Hopefully will have it up first weekend of Decemeber :)

[@mkebikers]

Great video! Loved the footage and the commentary! I gotta get down that way next year!

[@stefan9945]

I like your new Harley 👍

[@ridetofood]

Meeeee too!

[@waynesiminski8268]

Smokey mountains is by far one of my most favorite areas to ride. No matter how many times you go through there, it feels new every time. The beauty never ends. Another great job Staci! Thank you

[@ridetofood]

“Always never the same” seems to be a good way to explain the smokies 🙌 agreed. It’s beautiful out there! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mjake1992]

New favorite channel!! How am I just finding this!? Very cool 😎

[@ridetofood]

Glad you’ve found it! 🙌😊

[@MrTraewilliams]

Wayah- Y'all. Such a beautiful and great video 💯✌🤟🤘

[@ridetofood]

Thanks as always, Trae!!!

[@waynehaywood1013]

This is one of your best videos ...But next time take me

[@ridetofood]

Thanks for watching!

[@Bobby83060]

Staci, we lived in Charlotte for a year and constantly found ourselves riding that area. Stayed in cabins at the Iron Horse and yea, just found it amazing.

[@ridetofood]

Awesome!!

[@GearHeadMoto]

You remind me of myself when I get into some beautiful country on my motorcycle. There were spots on the Million Dollar Highway that just just left me speechless as to how beautiful it truly is.

[@AstheMagpieFlies]

Freaking loved this 🎉 Bucket List Items Added 📝

[@ridetofood]

Lots of good forest roads in the area too!! 😎

[@Earth_wind_dan_fire]

you are so inspirational. I always rely on other people to go on these adventures with me, so if people can't go, I don't go. The fact you go alone, is seriously a wake up call for me to start doing the same.

[@ridetofood]

You only live once! Gotta enjoy it and not wait around 🙌😊

[@MidLifeStyleTwins]

Getting past the first alone trip…that is the hard one. 🏍️

[@shortysmontoya]

Amazing!!!!!!!! Amazing place.

[@ridetofood]

It really is!

[@shortysmontoya]

@@ridetofood I’ll place it on my bucket list. Probably on my way back from Sturgis

[@brandonroberts5043]

Thanks for the camping gear details! You know we’re all always looking for cool new gear!

[@ridetofood]

Heck yeah! I posted a short with more details on my current gear set up too!! 🤙

[@TheHdleif]

As per usual, your vid is absolutely fantastic Staci, Thank you! Keep up the great work!

[@ridetofood]

Thank you! Will do!

[@nctexan1970]

Thank you. Thank you for your love letter to my favorite little slice of heaven. Also, my favorite camp spot :)

[@ridetofood]

Glad you enjoyed it! 😊

[@richardvarnold6245]

Nice ride, the exhilaration of completing a 'best ride of the year'. This video wants me to go south even more! This a five-star video!

[@ridetofood]

Thank you!

[@EbonB]

🔥 video! Thanks for sharing

[@1luckyleppy]

What an amazing route. Thanks for taking us on the adventure👍🏼

[@peterfox9075]

Another hit lady I make it a point to go there once a year truly is some of the best riding in the country oh, and by the way, you look great on the new bike. Look forward to the next one.

[@ridetofood]

Thank you 🤘

[@dawnmathis2659]

If you are packing everything on your bike I’m impressed 👍👍👍

[@ridetofood]

Sure am! Check my latest short on how I pack my camping gear up

[@webbsteroni]

That sure is some brilliant foilage.

[@ridetofood]

Reynolds brand and all

[@2147crew]

Just subscribed to your channel. 1st vid I watched and it’s great. Definitely enjoyed all your footage and ride. Excellent.

[@ridetofood]

Yay! Welcome aboard 🏴‍☠️

[@matthewcarlacci]

Art

[@Bikerunner-u2j]

너무 멋져요^~^❤

[@jeffhennings6579]

Nice Vette in the background by waterfall and yes those roads were incredible wow

[@junulock]

Boy; that scenery looks like a cycle riders dream. Both the scenery and local accommodations. Definitely a place worth exploring more than once. Thanks for sharing your adventure with us.

[@ridetofood]

Couldn't agree more! Thank you for watching!

[@billreynolds2221]

What an amazing video. Best yet. So much information and detail delivered with such genuine emotion. I absolutely love what you're doing. Thank you for sharing. Be safe.

[@ridetofood]

Thank you for the kind words! :) Stoked you enjoyed it!

[@HuskerLoon]

I also enjoy the little things. Lovingly called the "fuss factor "!😊

[@Jim_Berry]

Hi Staci, Love all of these roads and have ridden them several times. Love all of your videos too! Its nice to see you having so much fun.

[@ridetofood]

Thank you!

[@juliebentley344]

Great video!!!

[@metricOIL]

Great video!

[@ridetofood]

Thank you! 😊

[@jimweagant8920]

Great video thanks for sharing it 👍👍

[@ridetofood]

Glad you enjoyed it!! Happy thanksgiving!

[@jfk5230]

Nice work Ms

[@ridetofood]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@vandechu]

Loved the video

[@ridetofood]

Yay! Thanks for watching!

[@Tlklmk]

You are making me hungry wow so good!!!

[@MrVegas702-zk5ye]

I've watched a ton of your videos. This one is absolutely amazing. That waterfall on the side of the road looks epic. Great content. Keep up the good work...❤️❤️💪🏾💪🏾

[@ridetofood]

thank you!

[@MrVegas702-zk5ye]

You're welcome

[@joemiller1949]

I said the same thing about the moonshiner! Just a couple weeks ago.

[@rykertryker6270]

Wonderful video . . The weather screwed up New York's colors this year🙁. They looked awesome where you went. Crawfish wearing bowties, Nice! Thank you again🏍️🦞

[@ridetofood]

crawfish wearing bowties LOL!

[@TheBlackbird22]

Great Video - You seem so calm (happy?) , smiling and (lovely). If you come thru Ft Worth, I'd be happy to show you a good lunch/cold beer and some riding. (I am on an Africa Twin). Enjoy the holidays Staci.

[@ridetofood]

I’m a typically calm person yes lol

[@MightyMouzMoto]

I love this trip! So beautiful and much closer to me. Thank u, Staci!

[@Alyeesfamily]

Great beautiful lovin it

[@ridetofood]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Alyeesfamily]

Welcome 🤗

[@user-bl8bn4kb8m]

Man , looked awesome!

[@charlesshepard807]

This really made planning for next years trips even harder. Was supposed to ride out to NC to visit some friends and do some boating in June. Now I want to go out in fall to enjoy the colors.

[@ridetofood]

Haha I know the struggle! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@stlchuckhd]

Great Vlog Staci and seeing your smiling face! I agree with the humidity/storms issues vs fall riding having rode through that area this past summer. I'll have to put Iron Horse Campground on my list. All my best

[@bobbywarren7917]

This is a really great video. I don't live too far away. Hopefully this fall the wife and I will be able to get up there this year.

[@ridetofood]

Thank you! Yall will love it. Such a beautiful area!!

[@bobbywarren7917]

@@ridetofood the guy that said you deserve your own Netflix series is right. You and Urlacher are the best. But don't do it,or the roads will be jammed with rookie riders!🤣

[@brucegerken1063]

Great video thank you very well done thanks again. Way ha .I have stayed at the iornhorse for 15 year's there's no bad roads. Going up the blueridge check out 151 .in Franklin go to fat body's. Thanks again cheers to ya.

[@rolandwheeler4842]

Beautiful ride for sure! Your analysis of "why I motorcycle camp" is spot on for me too! Love your channel

[@ridetofood]

Thank you!!

[@Jerry-b7z]

Great ride. Beautiful country.

[@tims6104]

Love that area so many beautiful rides around that area

[@ridetofood]

indeed!

[@YankiRides]

i have that same tent.. loove it

[@ridetofood]

Awesome!!!

[@timjohnson5163]

Awesome episode, Staci. I absolutely love this area of the US. I haven't been there in fall, but the color spectrum looks amazing. I am always amazed that you produce these as a solo creator. Keep the great content coming!!

[@ridetofood]

Thanks Tim! It’s definitely a ton of work for one person which is why I can’t produce as many videos as some other motorcycle channels. But, I do my best! 😊🤙

[@satchitysatch]

Great video just found you and now you have another subscriber!

[@ridetofood]

Yay!!

[@castle228]

You hit all the great stuff I love to ride when I'm over there! 28 south of Highlands is also an excellent route and there's much less traffic. Almost every time I'm in the area I'll ride 28 from Deal's down to Walhalla, SC, over to Helen, GA then back up 75 thru Hiawassee. It's a great loop with lots of delicious food options. FTR, 28 is my favorite with Cherohala coming in a close 2nd. Thanks for taking us along, Staci! Cheers!

[@ridetofood]

Awesome!!! North Georgia is great. I spent a few days out there a couple years ago (no video, just a blog from the trip) and was pleasantly surprised at all the riding (and food!) in that area. Glad you enjoyed it!!

[@life_behind_bars]

Gorgeous ride! Your arial shots were absolutely amazing!

[@ridetofood]

Glad you enjoyed it!!!

[@viajandoenmotoangeldelgado7291]

Saludos eres la chica biker más hermosa que conozco y me encantan tus videos

[@ridetofood]

thanks for watching!

[@twincamthom6883]

Wayah is one of my favorite rides up there. Lazy Hiker brewing co is a must stop in Franklin….

[@ridetofood]

That’s where I was gonna stop but decided to live by the seams of my pants and go to the “cafe connected to the gas station” lol!

[@michaelwilliamson8441]

I can listen to you talk all day long , so well spoken I love the excitement in your voice . I share you love of motorcycle traveling and camping I like how well packed you are.

[@ericnorton4045]

WOW absolutely gorgeous footage thank you so much for the video. I want to do this next fall

[@ridetofood]

Thank you! You will LOVE it!! 🏍️💨🍁

[@elviejogo2008]

This was a great video drop! I have had the opportunity to ride this area on three different occasions and feel much as you do about the location. I have not been there this time of year. Yet. I did the Natchez trace from south to north, the Smokey Mountains east to VA and the Skyline so yes I love the area. Knowing that there is much more to do and ride reinforces my want to go back again. Thanks big time for your channel and content. I have so much fun watching because it brings back memories and urges me to come look in other areas!

[@ridetofood]

Glad you enjoyed it! Agreed - it’s so beautiful out there and can be explored numerous times!!

[@xentat4711]

Outstanding video! Now I have a new ride for my bucket list 😃

[@ridetofood]

Awesome!! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@geraldsilveira8369]

Awesome video.. can't wait for the next ones..

[@ridetofood]

Next ones gonna be a good one! Long, but good!!! 🙌

[@jrb506]

Wayah aka Thunder Road!!

[@robertribolini]

Really enjoyed your Vlog. I live in central Georgia and we have ridden those roads many times over the years. They always deliver, whether it is spring or fall. We were up in that area the first week of November and the colors were still great in the lower elevations. We took the Parkway from Ashville up to Blowing Rock, so I am looking forward to seeing your next video.

[@ridetofood]

Nice!! You were there just after me it sounds like! I was there the last week of October

[@markduncan6690]

$30.00 a Night! I travelled in the Cape Cod - Vermont area, and I paid that amount for a very clean hotel ( Hot Shower etc)

[@ridetofood]

Here’s your cookie 🍪

[@PaddyC77]

Awesome stuff! I love that area but I've never been in the fall. It looks amazeballs. Thank you!

[@ridetofood]

The video doesnt even do the area justice! It's so pretty. Definitely worth a fall trip at some point! :) Thanks for watching!

[@ridered7394]

Great views, it’s been several years since I’ve been there but I’m waiting to go back now after your video 👍🏻👍🏻🍻

[@ridetofood]

Awesome! Have you been in the Fall?

[@ridered7394]

@@ridetofood nope, only mid summer time, everything was still green

[@trevorwalker33]

Just rode my first bike the other week.. got so caught up in the freedom and excitement that I bought my first bike and am learning to ride. I have been searching high and low the last month for a good channel and THIS IS THE ONE.. Good quality video’s, good content, informative and not boring to watch like most of them. I’m on my way to watch them all. After seeing several of your videos I have one major question.. can you do a video on how you pack this much stuff in saddle bags? Like an “unboxing video” but reverse what all you plan for and how to be prepared foe this kind of trip.

[@ridetofood]

Yay for getting Into riding! Yeah, I need to make that video! It’s def on my list to film. 😊🤘

[@BtheRiderPA]

Watching your video love the Iron Horse Lodge. Been going there for years. Need to put a fall trip next year.

[@ridetofood]

You’ll love it!!

[@BtheRiderPA]

@ridetofood Sure, would you should hit Wheels Through Time. The last time I was there, I went to Bushy Mountain Prison. So many places I ever trip is a new adventure.

[@bpinky69]

One of your best! Beautiful to see and interesting scenic stops along the way. Great recommended places for eating. The routes you mentioned makes me want to ride them. I have been to Deals Gap (tail of the dragon many times) butt I didn't know about the other routes. Staying a couple of days and riding that area sounds like a good plan for me. Thank you for being you.

[@ridetofood]

Definitely gotta ride the Moonshiner!! 🙌

[@doconabike7915]

Hey Staci! Loved this. You’ve inspired me to plan a trip to East TN. I’ve never had a strong desire to do the Dragon. I had no idea there was so much more in the area.

[@ridetofood]

There’s A LOT more!! Definitely gotta go check it out! 🙌🙌🙌

[@kingarthur1776]

You'll love it..amazing counrty

[@13Jimdp]

I loved your video! I was planning a trip very similar to this one for the end of last month. But unfortunately, 3 days before I was supposed to head out my bike broke down. So that has been a set back for me. Just got it going again and now having to re-plan my trip.

[@ridetofood]

Bummer! Have had that happen more times than I can count so I know how ya feel! Hope ya get it rolling again soon 🤙

[@DIBALIKLAYAR-n1v]

I'm from Indonesia, really inspired by your video. I hope I can make a nature/camping themed Chanel

[@ridetofood]

Thank you!

[@boschatz-jakobsen6339]

Nice :-) 🇩🇰😎