Join us for an incredible driving adventure through the Blue Ridge Mountains as we make our way to the beautiful towns of Banner Elk and Blowing Rock, North Carolina! After six months of intense recovery work following Hurricane Helene, these communities have reopened and need our support to continue rebuilding—so let’s hit the road!

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📅 Date: Saturday, April 5th, 2025
📍 Meet Location: At Home parking lot – 3019 Peoples St, Johnson City, TN (Exit 19 on I-26)
⏰ Meet Time: 9:00 a.m. | Drivers Meeting: 9:10 a.m. | Departure: 9:15 a.m.
⛽ Arrive with a FULL TANK!
📻 Bring a Walkie-Talkie/FRS Radio
🛣 Route Length: 113 miles | Route Map: Click Here

Event Details

Our drive kicks off in Johnson City, heading towards US-321, with breathtaking views of Watauga Lake along the way. We’ll wind through the mountain roads to our first stop in Banner Elk for a quick break. From there, we’ll continue along NC-221, enjoying the stunning scenery of Grandfather Mountain, before arriving in the charming town of Blowing Rock for lunch.

After lunch, we’ll drive through Valle Crucis en route to Banner Elk Winery, where we’ll wrap up our PCA adventure. Enjoy wine tasting, shopping, live music, and a relaxed afternoon with fellow members in a laid-back, scenic setting.

📍 Return Drive: The journey back to Tri-Cities is no longer an official PCA drive. It’s a 42-mile drive back to Johnson City at your own pace.

📢 Event Host / Lead: Ryan Elswick (with two driving groups and lead cars)

Agenda

🕘 9:00 AM – Meet at ‘At Home’ in Johnson City
🕤 9:10 AM – Drivers Meeting
🚗 9:15 AM – Departure
⛽ 11:00 AM – Gas & Restroom Stop (Banner Elk)
🚗 11:20 AM – Resume Driving
🍽 12:30 PM – Arrive in Blowing Rock for Lunch
🚗 2:00 PM – Resume Driving
🍷 2:40 PM – Arrive at Banner Elk Winery (End of PCA Drive)

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See you on the road!