Tail of the Dragon

11/08/2026

Last chance to stop in for your official Touge gear before you head out for the year. Stop in and see us at the Tail of the Dragon Tshirt shack for this custom, 2026 gear and all the classic TOD merch, too!

11/04/2026

Looking for a new route to ride? Check out this one from our friends over at Switzerland Inn & Chalet Restaurant! And be sure to check out all they have to offer for Thanksgiving and Christmas this year. A beautiful ride along the Blueridge Blue Ridge Parkway + great programming, lodging, and dining for the whole group.

10/30/2026

Nestled in the trees along North Carolina’s stunning Cheoah River, Rivers Edge Treehouse Resort offers a luxurious escape from everyday life. The resort is only a short drive from the famous Tail of the Dragon and other popular routes like Cherohala Skyway and Moonshiner 28.

Each Treehouse provides a luxurious and eco-friendly experience, with earth conscious soaps, shampoos, lotions and fluffy towels.

Even your sports car and motorcycles will be pamper — secure, paved, protected parking is right under your Treehouse, as well as a hose and washing supplies.

https://www.riversedgetreehouses.com/
Telephone 828-735-2228

Treehouse Amenities:
King memory foam bed with luxury linens
Microwave, mini-refrigerator, coffee maker with coffee and tea, hair dryer
Ceiling fan, heat and air conditioning & electric fireplace.
Satellite TV, free Wifi
Gas grill with grilling tools and rockers on the deck
Skewers for use at the fire pits

Resort Shared Amenities:
Your treehouse rental includes access to the common area with a barbecue area, Adirondack chairs, fire pits stocked with firewood and kindling, picnic tables, horse-shoe pit, co****le, and nature trail to the river with great fishing!

10/27/2026

WEBSITE DISCOUNT + A GIVEAWAY!!!

The Website hit a few curves over the weekend, so we're hooking yall up with a discount for the trouble.

Enjoy 20% off with code: FLASH20

This coupon code expires at midnight, Wednesday, October 28
PLUS
Free Shipping on all orders $50+

And don't forget to send us those Autumn photos from your rides on the Tail of the Dragon, Cherohala Skyway National Scenic Byway, Blue Ridge Parkway, and other twisty roads! Drop your photo and where you snapped it in the comments below for a chance to win a TOD sticker pack. Winners announced 11/1.

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A purchase will not increase your chances of winning.

How to Enter: Drop a photo in the comments per the description above. Tag one or more friends in your comment and we will send them a sticker pack, too if your photo is randomly selected. Per Facebook guidelines, tagging friends or sharing this post on your timeline cannot be required for entry.

Eligibility: Open only to legal residents of the USA who are age 18+ at the time of entry. Void where prohibited.

Giveaway Period: Begins on October 19, 2026 at 11:30 am EST and ends on November 1, 2026 at 12:01 am.

Prize & Winner Selection: Five (5) winners will be selected via random drawing on or about November 1, 2026 to receive the sticker pack (Approximate Retail Value: $20.00). The winner will be notified via Facebook Direct Message. If a winner does not respond within 48 hours, the winner will forfeit his/her selection.
Disclaimer: This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Facebook. By entering, participants agree to a complete release of Facebook from any and all liability related to this giveaway.

10/23/2026

Now's the time to take a ride across the Cherohala Skyway National Scenic Byway!

🍂 The middle elevations are glowing with color this week on the Cherohala Skyway! 🍁

📍 Leaf-peeping hotspots at 3,000–4,000 ft include:
✨ Lake View
✨ Brushy Ridge
✨ Obadiah
✨ Shute Cove
✨ Hooper Cove

Pack your camera—these views are worth the trip. 📸

And don’t forget to grab your FREE 30th anniversary sticker when you visit both visitor centers on each side of the Skyway!

10/22/2026

Alrighty, if you're heading to the Tail of the Dragon for a Fall leaf ride, you're going to want to plan for lunch at Historic Tapoco Lodge Resort to watch the river release!

10/19/2026

Alrighty, let's see those Autumn photos from your rides on the Tail of the Dragon, Cherohala Skyway National Scenic Byway, Blue Ridge Parkway, and other twisty roads! Drop your photo and where you snapped it in the comments below for a chance to win a TOD sticker pack. Winners announced 11/1.

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A purchase will not increase your chances of winning.

How to Enter: Drop a photo in the comments per the description above. Tag one or more friends in your comment and we will send them a sticker pack, too if your photo is randomly selected. Per Facebook guidelines, tagging friends or sharing this post on your timeline cannot be required for entry.

Eligibility: Open only to legal residents of the USA who are age 18+ at the time of entry. Void where prohibited.

Giveaway Period: Begins on October 19, 2026 at 11:30 am EST and ends on November 1, 2026 at 12:01 am.

Prize & Winner Selection: Five (5) winners will be selected via random drawing on or about November 1, 2026 to receive the sticker pack (Approximate Retail Value: $20.00). The winner will be notified via Facebook Direct Message. If a winner does not respond within 48 hours, the winner will forfeit his/her selection.

Disclaimer: This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Facebook. By entering, participants agree to a complete release of Facebook from any and all liability related to this giveaway.

10/15/2026

Calling all Fall lovers, you're going to want to save this one.
Here's your guide to Autumn around the Tail of the Dragon!
https://tailofthedragon.com/fall-color/

FALL LEAF COLOR
Peak color typically occurs during the last two weeks of October but timing depends on temperature and elevation. Color change usually begins late September at elevations above 5,000 feet in locations such as the Cherohala Skyway, US 441 through Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Throughout October the colors gradually move down the mountains. By early November, higher elevations generally have few leaves remaining, while elevations below 1,000 feet may still display some color.
If you are planning a trip in early October, we suggest looking for accommodations and routes along the higher elevations of the Cherohala Skyway, Blue Ridge Parkway, and the Smoky Mountain National Park. Alternatively, a trip planned in late October would be more scenic along lower elevations of the Smokies or routes like Six Gap, Devil’s Triangle, and Moonshiner 28.

The Great Smoky Mountains and Blue Ridge Mountains are home to a variety of trees, each displaying beautiful fall colors at different times. Sourwood and Dogwood trees are the first to turn red early in the season, followed by Tulip Poplars turning yellow. Peak leaf season brings vibrant reds, oranges, and yellows from the Maples and bright yellow from the Birches. Oaks and Sweetgums finish the season with shades of purple, orange, and red. Fall wildflowers along the Cherohala Skyway provide a beautiful display of colors from September until the first frost in early October. Fall is a special time in Great Smoky Mountains National Park—experience breathtaking beauty around every turn.

Keep reading at the link below or click here to explore: https://tailofthedragon.com/fall-color/

10/10/2026

Looking to camp this Autumn? Look no further. New KOA campground located on Mecca Pike (TN39) 4 miles west of Tellico Plains.
The resort has 29 large RV sites with both pull-thru and back-in options (soon to expand to 39 RV sites).

Conveniently located to fish for trout in the Tellico River, paddleboard or kayak at Indian Boundary Lake, take an exhilarating drive on The Tail of the Dragon, or enjoy the stunning views along the Cherohala Skyway.

Additional features include: bathhouse, "glamping" tents, primitive camp sites, hammock camping pods, large family pool, and camp store.


Additional Amenities:
Bathhouse
Primitive campsites and "Glamping" tents
Large family pool

KOA Telico Plains (formerly Mecca Camp Resort)
https://koa.com/campgrounds/tellico-plains/
Tel: 1-423-253-3513

10/08/2026

The Autumn color is dripping down the mountains with lots of fiery reds and oranges up on the Cherohala Skyway National Scenic Byway. Plan to take a drive along this stunner of a road soon to catch the color!

🍂 Peak color is HERE—high up on the Cherohala Skyway!

This week, head for the 5,000+ ft elevations to catch the first wave of brilliant reds and golds. 🍁
📍 Top leaf-peeping spots:
✨ Big Junction
✨ Santeetlah
✨ Hooper Bald
✨ Huckleberry
✨ Spirit Ridge

Don’t forget—stop by both visitor centers to collect your FREE Cherohala Skyway 30th anniversary sticker and commemorate your ride!