The World’s Longest Yard Sale

You say you feel like rummaging through other people’s castoffs? You say you’re dying to take a road trip this summer? You say you’re available on Aug. 6-9?

Well have I got just what you’re looking for – The 22nd annual 127 Corridor Sale.

Also known as the World’s Longest Yard Sale, it stretches northward through five states from Gadsden, Alabama, to West Unity, Ohio. It’s 654 miles long, to be exact, following the route of US 127. Your jumping-off point can be Noccalula Falls Park in Gadsden, Alabama, for a south-to-north trek, or just north of West Unity, Ohio (near the Michigan border) for a north-south expedition.

Here’s your chance to fill your trunk or rental trailer with used (and new) “anythings” from more than 4,000 participating vendors. And while you’re at it, you might as well enjoy the hundreds of tourist attractions and eateries along the way, such as:

Alabama: Lookout Mountain, Noccalula Falls Historic Gorge Trail, Little River Canyon Natural Preserve, DeSoto State Park, ancient trails, botanic gardens and camping.

Georgia: Randy’s Restaurant, Cloudland Canyon State Park, waterfalls and hiking.

Tennessee: Chattanooga (the choo choo!), Lookout Mountain, Rock City, the Johnson family dairy farm with its Cookie Jar Café, Pickett State Park, biking, paddling, and fishing.

Kentucky: Melton’s Deli, Burke’s Bakery, Buffalo Trace Distillery, and a selection of bourbon at Capital Cellars.

Ohio: Independence Dam State Park, barbecue ribs at Scotty’s Club, and the antique bar at Kissner’s Restaurant.

You’ll probably want to drive a big car. You’ll need plenty of room to transport all the antiques, knickknacks and whatevers that you buy. Bring sunscreen and sunglasses (it’s summer in the deep south). Bring toilet paper (you may have to rely on park facilities and that’s always chancy). Get up early and be on the road early in the day so you can visit as many vendors as possible. Bring cash or stop at ATMs along the way.

Finally, book your hotel/motel rooms NOW. They fill up quickly. After all, this IS a huge event.

For more information: http://www.127sale.com/.

Ready? Caravan HO-O-O-O-O!