10/16/2026
Life is like a box of chocolates… you never know what you're gonna get!
Remember that famous line from Forrest Gump?
And that's part of the beauty of traveling through the mountains of Western North Carolina. You never know what wonderful surprises Mother Nature might have waiting around the next bend!
Our driver Denny was bringing a couple home from the airport who are in the process of moving to Robbinsville from Naples, Florida.
They had traveled the famous Tail of the Dragon and were making their way along Highway 28 toward Fontana Dam when suddenly…
A few unexpected locals decided to take over the road! 🐻🐻
And apparently, these locals weren't in any hurry to get where they were going!
The bears took their sweet time, giving everyone a chance to enjoy the moment. Our passengers were thrilled and managed to capture some wonderful pictures to share with their grandchildren.
Denny patiently waited before carefully making his way around them when it was safe.
It's moments like these that remind us why we love living and working in these beautiful mountains.
You can plan the route, schedule the pickup, and know exactly where you're headed. But sometimes Mother Nature has a little surprise of her own!
This was one unexpected stop we were more than happy to make.
Now we've got a question for our mountain friends…
Have you ever had a bear cross the road right in front of you? Or better yet, what's the most unexpected wildlife you've encountered while driving through the mountains?
We'd love to hear your stories! 👇