Yes it is beautiful out that way and even more majestic with the grand vistas and lack of view blocking trees. Not talking about which is best. The Rockies do not compare with the sheer number of twisty roads in a small area found in the Appalachian mountains. Where the Rocky's have one maybe two roads that go over a mountain, over this way you have a dozen ways of getting to where you want to go. You can ride all day on great roads and never get more than 80 miles from your start point. I hope we can ride together again sometime as you and Dwight were the most excellent riding buddies and dang Az Wingrider knows the roads and lunch stops and sets a good pace. Yep!