Labor Day Weekend: Where are you going?

[delosholly]

My wife and I will be camping in the Cherokee National Forest along the Telico River. We will be taking our scooter and riding the Cherohala Skyway, one of our favorite rides, and perhaps swimming in the river.

What has everyone else got planned?

[joeshmoe]

delosholly wrote:
I did not post this to be preached at.

It is obvious that you do not know that the area we are camping in gets almost no visitors at any time of the year (the camp spots along the river), even during leaf time.

Amateurs!! I do not think so. Camping since 1989, 42 states including Alaska.

Huh?? Preached at? Did not get that at all thus far. Many people choose not to do holiday weekends. I do not think anyone was calling you specifically an "amateur", but that there are in fact, larger numbers of amateur or inexperienced campers, boaters on the water and drivers on the road, especially labor day weekend. If you can find an uncrowded spot, more power to you. The Colorado river, for example, is night and day difference from this weekend to the weekend after. That is typically when MY boating season begins.

[amandasgramma]

Not going anywhere....except to the storage unit. Packing up.......SOLD the house.....going RVing FULL TIME!!!! YYYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYY

[sharkman]

Taking the TC to my parents place up at rock lake, do some fishing with dad.

[moomps]

delosholly wrote:
I did not post this to be preached at.

It is obvious that you do not know that the area we are camping in gets almost no visitors at any time of the year (the camp spots along the river), even during leaf time.

Amateurs!! I do not think so. Camping since 1989, 42 states including Alaska.

It kind of amazes me how people's feelings get hurt on this type of web site. You asked a question and people answered it. Some people are going camping and others aren't - it's as simple as that. No one preached at you - they just voiced their opinion on camping during a holiday weekend. Gee - if you don't want to hear answers - don't ask the question.

[SugarHillCTD]

delosholly wrote:
It is obvious that you do not know that the area we are camping in gets almost no visitors at any time of the year (the camp spots along the river), even during leaf time.

Amateurs!! I do not think so. Camping since 1989, 42 states including Alaska.

You are very fortunate then. 🙂

We live in leaf peeper central. This time of year out-of-towners drive around New England looking everywhere but not at the road.

[languiduck]

Being a working stiff with a son in 7th grade, it is what it is. Against my better judgement we are heading out on Thursday. Hopefully leaving Thursday morning will give me some relief from the craziness on the roadways for this weekend. I plan to avoid the interstates and take main secondary routes that I'm familiar with. It usually makes for a much more relaxing drive. Heading to Damascus, VA (near the TN border). A quiet little sleepy town in the mountains with a nice long bike trail that we will ride for a couple days called the VA Creeper Trail.

I'm familiar with the Cherokee Natnl Forest and Telico. Sounds nice and quiet... the parks and forests to get busy on Memorial and Labor Day but still sounds nice. Safe travels!

It's not all that hard to find a place to go that is secluded.

[jefe_4x4]

We are also in the 'don't do holidays' camp. But, most working stiffs don't have a choice. Labor Day is just the signal that us experienced and gig-free wanderers will soon be hitting the trail. There are signs:
1. A few errant brown or yellow leaves are dropping to the tarmac. The leaf blower will soon be in use.
2. The tire pressure is down a few psi.
3. Fewer oil drips on the ground under the engine.
4. It's time to close all the windows and vents on the TC.
5. You become aware of an insatiable itch to get out there and 'feel' the oncoming fall season.
6. Time to change the oil on the tractor, Honda 2K genset, Generac 7KW back up, and Honda 1132 (tracked snow blower) while oil will still flow, and lube the rear pull snow blower and other 3-point accessories.
jefe

[delosholly]

I did not post this to be preached at.

It is obvious that you do not know that the area we are camping in gets almost no visitors at any time of the year (the camp spots along the river), even during leaf time.

Amateurs!! I do not think so. Camping since 1989, 42 states including Alaska.

[Sandia_Man]

Boondocking and quad riding at 8K' elevation, we stay away from the crowds on busy holiday weekends.

[bobndot]

SugarHillCTD wrote:

jimh425 wrote:
I'm not a holiday weekend camper. I'll be getting ready to go the next weekend. I have some minor maintenance/mods to do on the camper. I'll also enjoy having everyone being out of town by going for a few motorcycle rides if the weather holds. 😉

That sounds like my plans.

Nice, we spent our honeymoon on a full dress beemer , went to the keys. We put 125k on it . Never had to make a repair and the saddle bags never leaked.
Do they make a truck camper ? 🙂

It's not the usual thing for us to go anywhere on a holiday weekend but we have to take advantage of the holiday off from work . We will get an 8 day vac. by using only two days vacation.
We will head up to the lake and fish out of the canoe.

[kbaum]

We call all of the three day weekends "Amateur" weekends and stay away. Drunk drivers, inexperienced campers and boaters, and obnoxious people make these weekends challenging and potentially dangerous so we wimp-out.

I understand why many go because it is one of the few three day weekends you get off from work, just be careful !!!

[SugarHillCTD]

jimh425 wrote:
I'm not a holiday weekend camper. I'll be getting ready to go the next weekend. I have some minor maintenance/mods to do on the camper. I'll also enjoy having everyone being out of town by going for a few motorcycle rides if the weather holds. 😉

That sounds like my plans.

[Happily_Retired]

Nowhere!!! Our staying home will leave more room for the still working folks! We will be home enjoying the pool while it is still warm! Much prefer camping later in September and October when the temps are more pleasant.

Hope all of you who are heading out have a great trip!!

[dgodinez]

Nowhere since the rv is in the shop! Anyways try to avoid holidays.

[jimh406]

I'm not a holiday weekend camper. I'll be getting ready to go the next weekend. I have some minor maintenance/mods to do on the camper. I'll also enjoy having everyone being out of town by going for a few motorcycle rides if the weather holds. 😉