The Dragon at Deals Gap
318 curves in 11 miles!
Throw out stats like that and you can immediately feel your heartbeat race. Whether your passion is on two wheels or four, the Dragon on US 129 is a thrill. Read the story »
Hey, What About 4×4’s?!
Sure, motorcycles and sports car clubs may get a lot of attention in these parts, especially at The Dragon on US 129, but 4×4’s certainly have a lot to choose from.
Look at any local map and you will find plenty of roads that send shivers Read the story »
Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest
Experience one of the Appalachians few remaining virgin hardwood forests with trees growing for almost 500 years to reach towering heights over 150 feet. Just a short stop away from The Dragon and Skyway, this is a great place Read the story »
Featured Rides
Dragon to Skyway Loop
After years of riding the Smoky Mountains around Deals Gap one of our favorite rides is still the Dragon...
Blue Ridge Parkway
Just 53 miles from The Tail of the Dragon is the entrance to the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway, one of the...
Cherokee – Maggie Valley Loop
Looking for a great ride, scenic waterfall, a bit of history, and some modern fun? A drive through the...
Cherohala Skyway
With mile high views and sweeping mountain curves, it’s easy to see why the Cherohala Skyway is a fantasy...
Local Fun
Step Back in Time…
Get within 500 miles of Maggie Valley, NC and anyone that has ever been on two wheels will ask if you...
Don’t Miss the Top Ten!
You’re visiting the area and wondering, “What do I not want to miss?” Here are the top ten things...
Santeetlah Lake
Dreaming of a mountain lake fed by spring waters clear enough to drink? You’ll find Lake Santeetlah...
Whitewater Rafting
Ride the Dragon and follow it with the splash of whitewater rafting on some of the Southeast’s most...
The Latest...
Dam Bike Ralley at The DragonThere’s fire in the mountains June 5-8, 2009, as motorcycles rumble into Fontana Village for the Dam Bike Ralley at The Dragon. Bikers...
ZdayZ 2009On May 28-31, 2009 the ZdayZ event returns for its 6th year at the Dragon at Deals Gap and the Tail of Dragon. Fontana Village Resort...
Thunder in the Smokies RallyMotorcycle enthusiasts are heading to Maggie Valley, North Carolina on April 24-26, 2009 for the Handlebar Corral’s spring Thunder...
CHEOAH RIVER RELEASE SCHEDULE 2009The Cheoah River offers nine miles of heart pounding whitewater adventure running along US Hwy 129. Just a few minutes from the famous...
