Tag: North Carolina
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2026 East Coast Drive (Part 8: Random Notes)
The final post in my series on the recent East coast drive through five states has broader observations and thoughts. With over two thousand miles of driving it gives you plenty of time to think and observe. In no particular order… Professional Driver Responsibility I think that all 18-wheel trucks should be required by federal…
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2026 East Coast Drive (Part 7: NC)
The final stretch of the trip took me back into North Carolina but with the opportunity to drive from West to East for the full distance. I spent most of a day and one night in Asheville, NC where I found a really vibrant art community and a lot of amazing artists. I started at…
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2026 East Coast Drive (Part 2: North Carolina / Virginia)
June 3 (Wednesday) After the convention I drove back to Wilmington, North Carolina to check out a few shops and grab lunch along the river. The old downtown area is nice to walk and has a lot to see including art and a battleship. Being back in the South also gave a bit of nostalgia…
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2026 East Coast Drive (Part 1: NaClCON)
Pre-game For the first half of June I attended NaClCON and then drove through five states and the District of Columbia. The trip began with a rare flight that required a layover as Wilmington, North Carolina is a small regional airport. That put me through O’Hare which I despise due to past trips that left…