GETAWAYS My Kentucky Getaway experience
By Ray Tubbs #58606 I’VE
RIDDEN THROUGH KENTUCKY
many times but never took the time to really visit. That reality was on my mind as I rode to the MOA’s Getaway in Pineville last year. Turns out, Kentucky is a beautiful, scenic state with a rich history that I never really took the time or effort to explore. I realize now there are a number of states in that category and maybe that is part of what these MOA Getaways are all about, getting a snapshot of places and people I've never truly experienced before. Arriving a day early let me take in the
beauty of Pine Mountain State Park. Devel- oped as the first state park in Kentucky, Pine Mountain is a classic rural lodge with modern updates. Cabins, built from some of the original log cabins dating to the
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origins of the park, cottages and lodge rooms were all completely booked for the Getaway, and I could see why as soon as I rolled in. Scenic views and tight, winding two-lane roads (well, lane and a half, mostly) marked the route to the main lodge. Settled on 1,600 acres, the park is in the midst of the Kentucky Ridge State Forest and contains 14 hiking trails and dramatic overlooks that constantly draw your atten- tion. The deer crossing the road reminded me that the park is teaming with wildlife as well. The roads range from classic narrow farm lanes to wide, well-paved sweepers leading into the many state and federal parks in the region. The Cumberland Gap National Historic Park, Cumberland Falls State Park, Lincoln Museum and even the
birthplace of Kentucky Fried Chicken were attractions for the 107 attendees. Attendees at the Pineville Getaway repre-
sented 17 states as well as Canada, and ranged from 94-year-old Life Member John Myers to one of our younger Life Members, 24-year-old Adam Stewart. Mr. Myers had quite a few stories to relate when he and I spoke, and while he doesn't ride anymore, he wants to continue to be around riding and those of us that do. And I could see why during the course of the weekend. Our hosts, Nancy and Bill Van Voorhis
from the BMW Riders of Knoxville, did an amazing job. The detailed maps of the rides throughout the area, the receptions and food, the extra touches of cookies and soft drinks at check-in all spoke to their passion
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