Friday, April 23, 2010

Obamas Eat at 12 Bones Then Hike Blue Ridge in N.C.

The Obamas hike the Blue Ridge Parkway, photo below is the Grove Park Inn, where they're staying

Update April 24: See Day 2 here and Obama golf video here.

The Obamas are in Asheville, N.C. for a weekend getaway. CBS reporter Mark Knoller tweets:
Greetings from Asheville. Obamas begin their weekend getaway stopping at 12 Bones Smokehouse. Order 2 rib plates.
Eats:
Obamas ordered ribs, greens, baked beans, corn pudding, mac&cheese & corn bread. & a couple of sweet teas.
Hike off the eats:
The Obamas are now hiking on a trail in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Elevation above 3200 feet. Pretty steep too.
Asheville, North Carolina's Citizen-Times' coverage. Check out photos here.
Video at 12 Bones Smokehouse: