
Stopping here will also give you the chance to meet some of the wonderful people who live and work in what many refer to as "God's Country". If you need food, fuel or restroom at this point, all are available about one-quarter mile past the turn. flock to this little piece of Heaven to escape the fast-paced impersonal lifestyle of the big city.Ĭontinuing on, you will arrive in the crossroads area of Bethel where you will turn left onto NC Rte.

This area boasts such a desirable way of life people from all over the U.S. Cruso rests in the shadow of the famed Cold Mountain. Remember, Safety First!Īfter passing under the Parkway US 276 follows the Big East Fork of the Pigeon River headwaters down into the well preserved mountain community of Cruso. Looking high to your left you will see Looking Glass Rock, but please be careful when looking at any sights come to think of it, stop at the many pull-offs with picnic tables along US 276 north and take a picture. Looking to your right you will see Looking Glass Falls and a few miles past the falls you will come upon Sliding Rock, which is a very popular summer play spot for locals and tourists alike. The road runs parallel to Davidson River, one of the most beautiful trophy trout streams found in western North Carolina. US 276 riding north from Pisgah Forest has long been known for its beautiful scenery as it quickly increases in elevation to intersect with the Blue Ridge Parkway. Doing so allows you to be facing Looking Glass Falls and Sliding Rock as you ride north and when you turn onto NC 215 you will also be facing the creek and waterfalls as you climb toward the Blue Ridge Parkway there. We recommend that you start the Copperhead Loop in Pisgah Forest traveling north on US 276. The Coppperhead Loop starts at the intersection of US Hwy 276, NC Rte. Start with US 276 north, NC 215 south then US 64 east back to the beginning. Since the loop is comprised of only three roads, remembering the route is quite easy. Start the loop by getting yourself and your bike to Pisgah Forest, NC. 280 south, a recently improved rural 4-lane highway. There is easy access to the Copperhead Loop from Interstate 26, simply take Exit 40 off I-26 (the Asheville Airport exit), turn toward Bervard, NC traveling an easy 16 miles on NC Rte. I was told, however, that an individual can change their gender from male to female and vice versa, with a letter from their doctor.Written Directions The loop starts just minutes away from the Asheville Regional Airport, the Biltmore Estate and other area tourist destinations are within easy reach. They also told me they have not heard that any changes or new options will be coming in the near future. I spoke to several people at the North Dakota Department of Transportation to find out they told me they currently only have "Male" and "Female" options for driver's licenses. Our neighboring state, Minnesota, also has the "X" option.

Instead, you may choose an "X" to fill that space. States such as Colorado, Arkansas, and Michigan allow you to essentially opt out of the male or female designation.

Many people all over the country identify as non-binary and transgender several states have adopted a new policy, allowing individuals to choose something other than "M" or "F" (Male or female) on their driver's licenses. What if your sex (gender) was no longer required? You will also see your height, weight (do we need to have that one on there?), eye color, and sex. If you look at your North Dakota driver's license, you will see your date of birth listed.
