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The State of Wisconsin has a program to recognize and preserve what are labeled as "Rustic Roads." They are generally quiet, often wooded, often hilly country lanes, with low speed limits. I drive on them whenever I get a chance and have the time, as I did yesterday on a trip to Madison. It is, they...
These are some of the trees we saw a week ago, in northern Wisconsin: Interestingly, the colors were not the brightest at the farthest north points we traveled to, up near Lake Superior and throughout the UP. Apparently the lake keeps trees from changing as early in the season (?) And by no means...
At the far north end of US 45, in Ontaganon Michigan, is a little restaurant called Syl's Cafe. We were there last week as a part of our "north woods color tour." It is notable for its pasties, which are a north country staple (or treat, if you are not from the area). US 45 runs 1,300 miles down to...
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DoctorD said:
Madison WI, where I just was, is one of the those places where the dream never died. At least the... read more
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Country By Design said:
At times I think we would all be better off without so much progress. If we all had room to... read more
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Emjay said:
Not much happening in Washington DC yet .... though like Jenn F says the leaves quite often just seem to... read more
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Jenn F. said:
sooooo pretty. Things aren't really changing here in virginia yet. though sometimes it never really changes-- the leaves just go... read more
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Might it also be a round about way of municipalities saving money modernizing outlying roads.Not that I'm complaining, I love... read more
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