Tell SHELLY Where to Go

[SHELLY]

Tell me where to go...in Northern Alabama & Southern Tenn that is.

Calling all folks who live up north or traveled these byways to chime in with advice.

I've had it up to here <gesturing with chopping motion over head> with the economy....I need about a week-long roadtrip to clear my head and stimulate the senses--and the economy at the same time. Want to see some trees and feed the fishes (but not in the Soprano's-type way).

Thinking of stopping by Lake Guntersville; DeSoto State Park; Tims Ford State Park (TN) and Jack Daniel's Place for some early Christmas shopping.

That's the plan--help me fill in the details.

Thanx.

Shel.

 

[aggieb]

http://canyongrill.com/

http://www.canyonridgeclub.com/

RO may have more to offer for this area, KDW as well.

 

[Beachbummette]

Tell me where to go...in Northern Alabama & Southern Tenn that is.

Calling all folks who live up north or traveled these byways to chime in with advise.

I've had it up to here <gesturing with chopping motion over head> with the economy....I need about a week-long roadtrip to clear my head and stimulate the senses--and the economy at the same time. Want to see some trees and feed the fishes (but not in the Soprano's-type way).

Thinking of stopping by Lake Guntersville; DeSoto State Park; Tims Ford State Park (TN) and Jack Daniel's Place for some early Christmas shopping.

That's the plan--help me fill in the details.

Thanx.

Shel.

You know I always tell you where to go. ;-)

Stop by and see us in the 'Ham then take 59 northeast to Desoto State Park where you can go to the DeSoto State Park Lodge, walk inside, get a hiking trail guide, head behind the lodge and hike down to Little River, gorgeous!

Then drive north to DeSoto Falls and hike over to the scenic view, then head up to Mentone, take the street behind the White Elephant building, look for the 4th house on the left and wave at my old cabin, then go on down to the little park and get out and just appreciate all of God's handy work.

http://www.desotostatepark.com/

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On the way up to Mentone be sure to stop and see Sallie Howard Memorial Chapel - Boulder Pulpit the church is built around a boulder. I have attended church there and it is an experience.

http://www.roadsideamerica.com/tip/3173

Then drive over into Georgia stopping along the way at all the funn little antique shops and art galleries, turn left at the caution light, take the Lookout Mountain Scenic Parkway on up to Chattanooga, along the way stop and watch the crazy hangliders run and jump off the mountain. Chattanooga has TONS to do and see, go see Ruby Falls, Rock City, the aquarium, art musuem, river walk, art galleries.

Is that a pretty good start?

 

[Beachbummette]

Call my friend Angela Wood and see if she still handles any rentals there in Mentone.

http://www.lookoutmountainproperties.com

Her father Jack Jones has had property there forever and he is one of the original investors in the Chattanooga ChooChoo, his name is on one of the cars. Read about him here: http://www.cloudmont.com/comesit.htm I adore that man he is a character! He is usually at the dude ranch and is slowing down a lot, last I talked to her a couple of months ago he was still alive and telling tales at Shady Grove Dude Ranch, go horseback riding! It's a blast and you can't find more funn guides. FFF loves the grass landing strip at the dude ranch, I won't dare land there!

http://www.cloudmont.com/shadygrove.htm


Her brother runs the southern most ski lodge in America:

http://www.cloudmont.com/cloudmont.htm

We call him "Snowman" and he brought me the biggest bottle of champagne I have ever had for the Y2K New Years Eve party we had there. There is a tragic tale about the snow making machine, one of the sons was killed the day they started it up, something went wrong with it and there was an explosion.

 

[Mango]

The DeSoto State Park looks gorgeous. Can one swim there?

 

[Beachbummette]

The DeSoto State Park looks gorgeous. Can one swim there?

My theory is you can swim any place you want. Come to Birmingham and I will take you up to there.....we will find out.

 

[Mango]

My theory is you can swim any place you want. Come to Birmingham and I will take you up to there.....we will find out.

Deal.

Is everyone up late tonight watching the Asian markets and planning escapes? ;-)

 

[Matt J]

Deal.

Is everyone up late tonight watching the Asian markets and planning escapes? ;-)

I'm watching Cartoon Network. Same difference though comical, near lifelike characters, and they take no responsibility for their actions.

 

[Miss Kitty]

Dear SHELLY,

After you finish in AL and TN, might I suggest...

http://www.ustreas.gov/education/fact-sheets/currency/fort-knox.html

Have funn!

Purrfectly yours,

Miss Kitty

 

[Samhunter]

I grew up in Huntsville, and my family is from Fayettville TN. The JD plant is great this time of year, and is just cool to see how they make the Booz. Lake Guntersville is nice, but not a lot to do unless you talke a boat with you. Desoto state park is beautiful, if you are lucky the leaves will have started to change. The cabins are very nice in the park. Huntsville has the space and rocket center. It is cool to see if you have not been. I used to enjoy Tims Ford, but then again if you dont have a boat you are limited. Fayettville Tn is a nice place to visit. Lots of little shops and things to check out.

Good luck
Let us know about your trip.

Mark