First off it looks like I'd like to go North from Linville to Blowing Rock along the Blue Ridge Pkwy. and on to Deep Gap. Turn West through Boone and head into TN (beginning of the Snake). Go south on the Appalachian trial and turn back East at 19 going through Banner Elk back to Linville. A nice loop with great places to stop, eat, and shop.
Day 2 may have to head South from Grandfather Mt. along Blue Ridge to Linville falls to Marion and back up toward the Blue Ridge, Little Switzerland, etc. on the way back to Linville.
This should take in as lot of the area suggested. I'll have to put off the Dragon and Cherohala Skyway for the next trip with the guys. This trip I don't want to wear out my wife and try to stay closer to our home base. Thanks again for all the suggestions.
