Twisty roads

I want to second the comments about the roads being twisty and difficult. I would say that you should avoid driving the backroads at night and always keep in mind that you need to go at a reasonable speed on the backroads. Of the list, I recall that VA is particularly timeconsuming to get to, as is WV, & to a lesser extent GA, PA and NC. Take your time, enjoy the scenery and be safe. Also, it is best to change drivers frequently, since these roads are much more taxing and require a lot more concentration than cruising down an interstate for a few hours. And since you have a family that is going with you, I suggest that you make it interesting enough not to alienate them from future HP-road trips. That may mean doing few HPs & more quirky stops along the way, but that is better than having them sour on the idea of doing additional road trips with you. I strongly suggest that you do VA from Grayson Highlands, where you are likely to see the psuedo-wild ponies. A real crowd pleaser.