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Walt55 Champion Author Charleston Posts:1,117 Points:99,100 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2006 2:27:50 PM Ignore Walt55 Report Abuse Which do you prefer when traveling Interstate or Country Roads? I prefer to travel back roads, because you can see much more of this beautiful land.

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Which do you prefer when traveling Interstate or Country Roads? I prefer to travel back roads, because you can see much more of this beautiful land.

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jd808080 Champion Author Baltimore Posts:4,645 Points:1,091,475 Joined:Feb 2006	Message Posted: Feb 1, 2007 10:09:19 PM Ignore jd808080 Report Abuse Interstates between sites, and back roads otherwise.
car4204 Rookie Author Illinois Posts:73 Points:1,240 Joined:Nov 2006	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2006 10:11:38 AM Ignore car4204 Report Abuse I have traveled both interstate and country roads. It's lots of fun to see the country roads and that's what I do when the interstate gets in high traffic or I just want a break from the busy life style. Oh did you see the fancy yard decorations, old wagons, sculptures, or fancy crafts. I love to see the lines of clothing out doors on a summers day.
jd808080 Champion Author Baltimore Posts:4,645 Points:1,091,475 Joined:Feb 2006	Message Posted: Dec 8, 2006 12:28:35 AM Ignore jd808080 Report Abuse Yes. Do both. The back roads to meet people and see things, and the interstates to get to the next back road and new things.
airduct Champion Author Florida Posts:11,319 Points:293,020 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Dec 7, 2006 11:30:56 AM Ignore airduct Report Abuse For the ones that like to traverse the back roads and old US-Highways of America this site may spark your interest. I shun the Interstate highways as much as possible.
bicycler Champion Author Ontario Posts:14,815 Points:2,598,445 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Dec 7, 2006 9:56:34 AM Ignore bicycler Report Abuse C.S.;I learned to hate Freeways because I live very close to one & am bored to tears on it.Local roads show us how these countries grew before we raped them for speed & convenience.
C.S. Champion Author Maryland Posts:17,497 Points:2,328,815 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Dec 7, 2006 9:31:24 AM Ignore C.S. Report Abuse If I had more time, I'd take back roads because they're more scenic. But stoplights in urban areas, and the 2-lane portions (especially east of the Mississippi) really slow you down, not to mention dealing with slow drivers in front of you and aggressive drivers behind you. So far, I've traced all of I-80, I-70 and U.S. 50. I hope so see all of old U.S. 66 soon. So far, I've only driven it from Chicago to St. Louis and Barstow to Kingman. [Edited by: C.S. at 12/7/2006 9:31:57 AM EST]
ncclyde Champion Author Charlotte Posts:15,239 Points:2,404,615 Joined:Dec 2005	Message Posted: Dec 7, 2006 9:10:02 AM Ignore ncclyde Report Abuse If generally travel by Interstate. I enjoy driving on no-interstates, but time is usually more important then enjoying the scenery. Eight hours is long enough on the road without adding a few more so I can enjoy the scenery.
trainjunkie47 Champion Author Detroit Posts:9,082 Points:1,311,430 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Nov 27, 2006 10:14:51 PM Ignore trainjunkie47 Report Abuse I take the back road if practical.
owt Champion Author Tennessee Posts:10,292 Points:1,591,570 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Nov 26, 2006 5:37:46 PM Ignore owt Report Abuse We usually take the back roads.
airduct Champion Author Florida Posts:11,319 Points:293,020 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Oct 3, 2006 10:08:38 PM Ignore airduct Report Abuse _SES -- You are in one of the best areas of the country to travel the back roads, highways and by-ways. We lived in Gahanna for 7 years and never a weekend passed that we did not take a day/road trip trip somewhere. One of our favorites was exploring the old canal system through the state.... After a while you get the nack of knowing where they once ran. It got to be a game following them as close as possible thru the country side. There is much history in what was once known as the "Northwest Territory". One year when we started our vacation to the west we followed the old "National Road" for a way thru IN, IL and MO. We found following it east a little more interesting.
USAF_SES Champion Author Columbus Posts:7,579 Points:1,403,335 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Oct 3, 2006 8:40:13 PM Ignore USAF_SES Report Abuse I've taken a trip down Route 66, and it was like a flash from my past. I've always wanted to travel Route 40 from end to end.... maybe one day.
lefty78312 Champion Author Syracuse Posts:14,153 Points:2,224,335 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Oct 3, 2006 7:52:26 PM Ignore lefty78312 Report Abuse Well, if you got the time, the backroads are infinitely more rewarding. But if you have a destination and a schedule, it don't work too well.
airduct Champion Author Florida Posts:11,319 Points:293,020 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Oct 3, 2006 12:19:05 PM Ignore airduct Report Abuse If you want to get lost here is a good by-way to do it on.
SRSEN1999 Champion Author Phoenix Posts:1,530 Points:157,710 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Oct 3, 2006 3:33:25 AM Ignore SRSEN1999 Report Abuse I prefer the interstate highways, because I know I won't get lost by driving on those roads.
AZMandM Champion Author Phoenix Posts:7,714 Points:1,362,660 Joined:Feb 2006	Message Posted: Oct 2, 2006 11:07:16 AM Ignore AZMandM Report Abuse If we have the time, the back roads are a lot more fun.
airduct Champion Author Florida Posts:11,319 Points:293,020 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Oct 1, 2006 10:38:21 AM Ignore airduct Report Abuse As the late Charles Kuralt once said: ________________________________________________________________ "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."
packfanteach Sophomore Author Milwaukee Posts:224 Points:79,270 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Sep 30, 2006 11:48:19 PM Ignore packfanteach Report Abuse Most of mine are usually interstate travel. I don't mind it much because I like to visit the major cities and can get farther faster if I travel on the I-system.
gasgurl65 Champion Author Shreveport Posts:7,062 Points:1,032,045 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Sep 28, 2006 1:09:25 PM Ignore gasgurl65 Report Abuse Well, for us it depends on the purpose of the trip, we like both ways and try to incorporate a little of both in our roadtrips when possible, but if we are in a time crunch it's usually fastest to stick with the interstates. gg
bicycler Champion Author Ontario Posts:14,815 Points:2,598,445 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Sep 28, 2006 10:43:52 AM Ignore bicycler Report Abuse Run the Interstate,see little! Walk the country road see a lot.
youngoldfogie Champion Author St. Louis Posts:3,751 Points:483,435 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Sep 26, 2006 6:43:31 PM Ignore youngoldfogie Report Abuse Oh, it's ridiculous some of the things they ask for. They have heard NO more than anything else! I love them with all my heart, but, there is a lot their going to have to do on their own if they want it! Got to have some for my wife & I when we FINALLY get to travel the way I want to. I have a 17 yr. old and a (OH, NO!) 21 yr. old. I never had a third of the things that they have. They have no idea what it was like to get up on a balmy summer St. Louis morning, go out and play ALL DAY and not get home until dinner time. And that was only because Dad insisted on it. After that, it was back out to play until 11pm or midnight. The memories I have of my youth in the summer! We never had cell phones, computers and all the other things that are around today! But, we had just as good of a time, if not better! Thanks for the memories! [Edited by: youngoldfogie at 9/26/2006 6:44:27 PM EST]
airduct Champion Author Florida Posts:11,319 Points:293,020 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Sep 26, 2006 6:31:44 PM Ignore airduct Report Abuse "Hahahaha Their on their own." ______________________________ Thats what I said!! My two are "elderly".... One each... I am sure girl cost a lot more now days... or maybe I should say expect more now days!
youngoldfogie Champion Author St. Louis Posts:3,751 Points:483,435 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Sep 26, 2006 5:59:15 PM Ignore youngoldfogie Report Abuse Kids inheritance? What's that? Hahahaha Their on their own. Hell, the way I have to spend money on 2 teenage girls NOW there isn't going to be anything left anyway! Oh, well. Can't have it all! : > )
airduct Champion Author Florida Posts:11,319 Points:293,020 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Sep 26, 2006 5:11:34 PM Ignore airduct Report Abuse ....you also want to be broke! Its more like we are spending the kids inheritance. I do cheat sometimes and use the Interstate to get in, around or thru a big city or built up area...
youngoldfogie Champion Author St. Louis Posts:3,751 Points:483,435 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Sep 26, 2006 3:11:10 PM Ignore youngoldfogie Report Abuse I hope someday I'll have the leisure time needed to travel on back roads. I aspire to be like airduct! : > ) Happy trails, all!
trainjunkie47 Champion Author Detroit Posts:9,082 Points:1,311,430 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Sep 26, 2006 1:41:32 PM Ignore trainjunkie47 Report Abuse Interstates are good for one thing, going through a city like Detroit. It can be down right scary for someone from outstate to be on SR-3 (Gratiot), SR-53 (Van Dyke), SR-1 (Woodward), SR-5 (Grand River), or SR-102 (Eight Mile) even in the daytime, much less at night.
airduct Champion Author Florida Posts:11,319 Points:293,020 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Sep 26, 2006 12:06:58 PM Ignore airduct Report Abuse Back roads, dirt roads, old US highways, state routes, anything but the interstate.
CRBree Sophomore Author Cleveland Posts:116 Points:3,770 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Sep 26, 2006 11:09:18 AM Ignore CRBree Report Abuse I detest highways. I have an idea of where I need to go and start heading in that direction. The fun in driving is not knowing exactly where you are going sometimes. Maps are there incase you get lost.
a793aa Champion Author Phoenix Posts:1,685 Points:40,980 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2006 3:38:25 PM Ignore a793aa Report Abuse Rather than using the usual boring interstates on trip up north to Denver, we cut straight through the Rockies this summer. Wow! What an impressive drive! We'll be doing more of this in the future.
airduct Champion Author Florida Posts:11,319 Points:293,020 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2006 2:52:00 PM Ignore airduct Report Abuse Walt55 You may want to place the travel related posts on the US Travel Forum. Look under Additional Forums, clk Travel, then clk US Travel. By doing this you will most likely get a better response and it wont clog up this one.
miatabill Champion Author St. Louis Posts:2,870 Points:270,505 Joined:Mar 2003	Message Posted: Sep 25, 2006 2:29:43 PM Ignore miatabill Report Abuse We prefer the backroads, too. There is usually an interstate close enough to get to if you really need to make good time, but the backroads are certainly more interesting. Someone said the interstate system has allowed us to travel from coast to coast and see absolutely nothing.