Cycling the Underground Railroad--Part 1
DAY 18: CRUMP TO MOUSETAIL LANDING STATE PARK (NEAR PERRYVILLE, TN) Cool, clear skies, and sunny with light winds. NO RAIN! I'll take it. More scenic backroads in Tennessee. Within a few miles I was once again on country backroads in Tennessee. For the first hour the climbs were steep, frequent and brutal. But I was rewarded with breathtaking views of the Tennessee Rivet Valley. Great view at the top of the climb of the Tennessee River Valley. For most of the ride, I was following roughly the Tennessee River Trail Scenic Byway. I met some new friends today. Some of these cuties were so small I could have easily put them in my panniers. I was very tempted! New friends. I love seeing how people decorate their yards. This was my favorite today--giant chickens and blue glass bottles as flowers. More fascinating yard art! Crossing the Tennessee River a few miles before I arrived at my campsite, I was again amazed how grand thi...