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I-40 Rockslide TN/NC

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Craig-Abcvs

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The road over the Great Smoky Mountains joining East Tennessee to West North Carolina, is normally a pretty one, especially in the fall.

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However in October 2009 things changed... a massive rock slide closed the road ...it is still being cleared.

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While this is not strictly Auckland & Greater Region, the tile representing the massive I-40 rock slide on the highway from North Carolina to Tennessee is indeed in the A&GR region.   Also the author of this CJ hopes to be able to travel over this road in April when he is planning to visit North Carolina, and hopefully find a way into Tennesse.

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Very cool. I like the attention to detail. The road following the river and the mix of real images with images from the game is well done. Keep up the good work.

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I live in east Tennessee and I can safely say you captured the effect of the Smokies


That is high praise indeed.    I look forward to visiting your state in a few weeks.   Please prepare the orange carpet!

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 Yeah, that blasted rockslide has caused a lot of trouble recently. I had been planning a trip to the mountains along the TN/NC border recently, and that would have been the most direct route, but, when I got to google maps, I discovered that it was still blocked. 

But, an Ice Storm prevented me from going anyway. 
Hope you enjoy your visit to the USA, remember they drive on the right. (Pointless. I'm a very proud lefty, despite living in a righty country.)

Anyway, I feel that you really did do a nice job of capturing the Appalachians in the Fall. Very beautiful place.

Ethan

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Hi, Craig,

Congrats on making it to 50.  The rockslide area is nicely done; good combo and blending of the different rocks.

Bye for now.
--Liv

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I know this is a year old, but I just saw it!!

I live in Asheville, and I drive by the rock slide site many times a year! This entry is so awesome and precise; it really does capture the entire feel of the mountains.

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Well the rock slide was not cleared in time for my visit last year, so we travelled to Tennessee, via Brevard, the Smoky Mountain National Park and Gatlinburg. I can't quite remember, but I think we did actually come back through Asheville on the return journey... would have to check with the tour guide!

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