Outer Banks and Pamlico Scenic Byway
February 24 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 41 °F
I had a lovely ride today through the Outer Banks and across the Pamlico Scenic Byway. Lots of sunshine, but it was bitterly cold all day. My heated gear got a workout 🥶. And sooo windy! But it was still a great ride!!
I didn't have time to go all the way down Cape Hatteras, but I did dip into it far enough to visit the Bodie Lighthouse. The last time I rode down Cape Hatteras was during a tropical storm and the road was so flooded that I had to ride the double yellow line because that's all I could see. That was something 🤣.
Running the Pamlico Scenic Byway is an experience all its own. This is what the website says about it, which is spot on. This is a must ride if you're over on the east coast of North Carolina.
"The Pamlico Scenic Byway centers around the river and sound with the same name. Pamlico was the name of an Indian tribe who once lived in this area....
Towns with colonial history dot the route and offer stories for curious visitors. The unique architecture of old buildings is available to the watchful eye. A rural way of life along the coast and swamplands is preserved along this byway.
Scenes of waterways, rivers, and shoreline provide a variety of views. Just past the town of Scranton travelers enjoy an unusual stretch of road where drainage canals and trees on either side form a unique and protective seven-mile tunnel with views of vast fields and tree farms on either side." (https://scenicbyways.info/byway/12836.html)
After that I swung by Seymour Johnson Air Force Base to take a photo of the British Spitfire static display aircraft, then grabbed some lunch at Tacos and Wings in Mt Olive 🤤 yum. Once I hit Fayetteville I took a photo of Iron Mike in front of the Airborne & Special Operations Museum. This is another must see location if you have any interest in military history.
Around 1700, we, the just shy of 100 rally riders, met up at Fort Bragg Harley-Davidson for some chili dogs, fellowship, and raffle prizes. Since the temperature was forecasted to drop down to about 35°F, I decided not to camp again and to splurge on a hotel. Hopefully, tomorrow will be warmer and I can go back to camping to save money.
Man, was it great to be out of the rain finally!!
Hope to see you on the road! Remember, NO WHINING! ✌️
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2026 starting odometer: 46667
Starting odometer: 51896
Ending odometer: 52300
Daily mileage: 404
2026 miles total: 5633Read more