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CanesFan27

My friend Joe Babyak and I took a pair of one day trips over the weekend out of Wilmington, NC.

Saturday - Wilmington, NC to Sumter, SC  and back
Blog/Roadtrip Report - http://surewhynotnow.blogspot.com/2009/08/august-fun-trip-wilmington-nc-to-sumter.html
Entire Flickr Set (82 photos) - http://www.flickr.com/photos/15530177@N05/sets/72157621925172392/

Sunday - Burgaw, NC
Entire flickr set (43 photos) - http://www.flickr.com/photos/15530177@N05/sets/72157621813742849/



WillWeaverRVA

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CanesFan27

Some photos from a July 5th roadtrip through Washington and Greene Counties, PA.

Highlights include - two covered bridges, an old truss bridge, a National Road stone arch 'S' bridge, one room school house, and I finish up with a button copy treat from the Pittsburgh Department of Public Works.

Roadtrip Report on the blog:
http://surewhynotnow.blogspot.com/2009/08/summer-vacation-road-trip-washington.html
Entire Flickr Set:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/15530177@N05/sets/72157621208089331/

CanesFan27

Co-Blogger Bob Malme headed to Goldsboro on Friday to check out I-795.  Though he didn't see anything new on that route - he did find new exit numbers on US 264 and some worko n the US 70 Goldsboro Bypass.  Plus, an End I-73 North shield sent in by a reader.

http://surewhynotnow.blogspot.com/2009/08/if-its-friday-it-must-be-trip-to.html

Hellfighter


CanesFan27

No particular place to go

Yesterday, Brian LeBlanc and I took a brief road trip around the local area...specifically to the east of Raleigh. 

Trip Report: http://surewhynotnow.blogspot.com/2009/08/no-particular-place-to-go.html
Flickr Set: http://www.flickr.com/photos/15530177@N05/sets/72157621924370307/

Be sure to check out - the forgotten US 264A West shield, a rare I-95 NC shield, an old (maybe original) Mountain Dew logo/ad, and a rare Ruritan Community sign.  That and a lot more.

CanesFan27

Took the new camera out on its first roadtrip on Sunday.

An Eastern North Carolina Ramble:
Blog:
http://surewhynotnow.blogspot.com/2009/08/eastern-north-carolina-ramble.html
Flickr w/ 86 photos:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/15530177@N05/sets/72157622190969210/

highlights:
The towns of Bailey and Farmville on US 264A.  A kickass old abandoned gas station with the neon sign still somewhat intact, a TV Station that still has a 1970's NBC 'N' in front of their studios, a white on black crossroads, and much more!


mefailenglish

I love these NC pix.  Thanks for sharing.

CanesFan27

The first of two (maybe three) blog entries from the holiday trip to Michigan.

The 2009 Mackinac Bridge Walk -
Blog:
http://surewhynotnow.blogspot.com/2009/09/2009-mackinac-bridge-walk.html
Flickr Set (66 photos - handful of signs):
http://www.flickr.com/photos/15530177@N05/sets/72157622323517752/

sonysnob


xcellntbuy

Terrific pictures.  The sunrise in northern Michigan is truly beautiful.

Mark Alan :nod:

CanesFan27

Photos from my Sunday, September 6th trip exploring Northwestern Michigan.

Blog:
http://surewhynotnow.blogspot.com/2009/09/exploring-northwest-michigan.html

Flickr (over 250 photos):
http://www.flickr.com/photos/15530177@N05/sets/72157622237420715/

Highlights include:

Old Mission Peninsula (M-37, Old Mission Lighthouse), M-22 (Suttons Bay).  Leelanau State Park/Grand Traverse Lighthouse, Sleeping Bear Dunes/Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive, and Betsie Point Lighthouse.

CanesFan27


CanesFan27


CanesFan27

day 4 was a Hill Country Excursion - we checked out the LBJ Ranch National Historic Site and State Park, listened to some music in Luckenbach (though we didn't see Waylon or Willie), walked around and ate lunch in Fredericksburg, and finally hiked to the summit of Enchanted Rock.  Not a bad trip, I'd say.

More detail at the blog:
http://surewhynotnow.blogspot.com/2009/10/texas-road-trip-day-4-exploring-hill.html

Shots along US 290 and Johnson City, TX:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/15530177@N05/sets/72157622653605556/

LBJ Ranch and Sauer-Beckmann Farm:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/15530177@N05/sets/72157622529675735/

Luckenbach:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/15530177@N05/sets/72157622654557446/

Fredericksburg:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/15530177@N05/sets/72157622655124128/

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/15530177@N05/sets/72157622655575124/

CanesFan27

Last of the Texas Vacation reports - San Antonio.  It was my first time in San Antonio and it was amazing.  The city's historical beauty and character and throw in the city's fun and entertaining side - certainly made for a great day.

More details and photos:
http://surewhynotnow.blogspot.com/2009/10/texas-vacation-san-antonio.html

Entire set:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/15530177@N05/sets/72157622546885879/

CanesFan27


CanesFan27

Not all roadtrips are all-day, multi-state, freeway affairs.  Sometimes the best is a five hour trip in your backyard (or in this case your parents'.)

Photos from Pennsylvania's Laurel Highlands - includes two covered bridges, PA's highest point, Amish Buggies, the town of Perryopolis, and an old embossed stop sign.  Oh and a visit from Santa!

Photos and trip report on the blog:
http://surewhynotnow.blogspot.com/2009/12/winter-in-laurel-highlands.html

Perryopolis photos:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/15530177@N05/sets/72157622955347213/

Laurel Highland Photos:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/15530177@N05/sets/72157623080721340/

Enjoy!
Adam

agentsteel53

I see that stop sign in Perryopolis is showing more and more yellow as the years go by.  I saw that in 2006 and there was more red on it.

also, a rare example of Square Series A.
live from sunny San Diego.

http://shields.aaroads.com

jake@aaroads.com

CanesFan27

There were also similar signs years ago nearby in Glassport, PA.  I haven't had a chance to go back and take photos there.    On trips home to Western PA, I am trying to get photos a small town or two at a time.

CanesFan27


CanesFan27

Off topic from highways - but on topic for travel: A small feature I wrote on the blog showing what you can do on a cold wintry day in Pittsburgh.

http://surewhynotnow.blogspot.com/2010/01/so-what-can-you-do-in-pittsburgh-on.html

Mr_Northside

Quote from: CanesFan27 on January 05, 2010, 07:44:49 PM
Off topic from highways - but on topic for travel: A small feature I wrote on the blog showing what you can do on a cold wintry day in Pittsburgh.

http://surewhynotnow.blogspot.com/2010/01/so-what-can-you-do-in-pittsburgh-on.html

2 years ago the parents came into town, and we took my Aunt & Uncle from Akron to Phipps while they had all the Chihully (sp?) glass sculptures throughout the place... I was rather impressed.
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Dougtone

Sure, why not take a roadtrip... to Arizona.

This blog post mentions some roads, and some scenery as well, in and around the Phoenix area.  I'll be going up to Sedona today, likely very soon.

http://surewhynotnow.blogspot.com/2010/01/so-this-is-arizona.html

CanesFan27

So while I was in PA, and Doug was off being Doug...Bob Malme was back in Mass.

Here's his trip report w/photos.
http://surewhynotnow.blogspot.com/2010/01/some-2010-massachusetts-sign-photos.html



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