Naturally, everyone else in the car wanted AC or heat so the windows stayed up. I would beg for just some fresh air. All I needed was a little. BTW, there was usually one heavy smoker in the group.
I have heard of a 4WD/Jeep rally that happens up there and want to go one day. I would also like to actually visit the gorge, not just drive through. My grandparents are still in the Murphy area so I would have a place to crash. I also have an aunt up there that makes a top flight pizza.