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Title: Hello from the US of A
Post by: InterstateGuy on March 16, 2017, 06:42:12 PM
Hello fellow road enthusiasts! I look forward to discussing all things regarding the countries grand highways. I love to travel on big trips mostly on Interstate highways. My favorite section of Interstate highway is that of I-80 in the great state of PA. The scenerey is kind of breathtaking with the rolling hills and the farmland. As my first question on this forum I would like to know what highways you like to travel on most?

InterstateGuy
Title: Re: Hello from the US of A
Post by: kphoger on March 16, 2017, 06:51:28 PM
I like relaxing state highways. I'd rather have no services along the way but no traffic than a big highway with lots of traffic.

One of my favorite highways is US-277 south of Sonora, Texas. 90 miles of nothingness, wide shoulders, frequent passing lanes, a 75-mph limit, wonderful scenery, and hardly anyone else on the road.
Title: Re: Hello from the US of A
Post by: InterstateGuy on March 16, 2017, 07:49:49 PM
Sounds like a pleasant strip to travel. I usually like speed limits between 65-75.
Title: Re: Hello from the US of A
Post by: noelbotevera on March 16, 2017, 10:52:36 PM
Welcome from the boonies!
Title: Re: Hello from the US of A
Post by: TheArkansasRoadgeek on March 16, 2017, 11:23:37 PM
Love traveling through the section of I-40 through Arkansas, not just because I am a resident of the state, just because there is a section of the 40 where it bridges a valley and that valley is just so green!
Title: Re: Hello from the US of A
Post by: InterstateGuy on March 17, 2017, 11:13:08 AM
that sounds neat ILoveArkansas. Where in Arkansas is this exactly on 40? I love roads like that.
Title: Re: Hello from the US of A
Post by: TheArkansasRoadgeek on March 17, 2017, 12:06:30 PM
Quote from: InterstateGuy on March 17, 2017, 11:13:08 AM
that sounds neat ILoveArkansas. Where in Arkansas is this exactly on 40? I love roads like that.

The stretch between Ozark and Russellville heading to Little Rock. There is a valley that the 40 bridges and it's very scenic.
Title: Re: Hello from the US of A
Post by: freebrickproductions on March 17, 2017, 01:58:38 PM
Welcome from Huntsville, AL!
Title: Re: Hello from the US of A
Post by: TheHighwayMan3561 on March 17, 2017, 08:55:20 PM
My #1 road is MN 61 between Duluth and Grsnd Portage, MN. Cliffs, lake, and waterfalls dot the route.
Title: Re: Hello from the US of A
Post by: slorydn1 on March 17, 2017, 10:09:31 PM
Quote from: InterstateGuy on March 16, 2017, 06:42:12 PM
Hello fellow road enthusiasts! I look forward to discussing all things regarding the countries grand highways. I love to travel on big trips mostly on Interstate highways. My favorite section of Interstate highway is that of I-80 in the great state of PA. The scenerey is kind of breathtaking with the rolling hills and the farmland. As my first question on this forum I would like to know what highways you like to travel on most?

InterstateGuy

Welcome to the asylum from the great state of NC!

Assuming the answer you are looking for is my favorite stretch of interstate highway well that would be I-40 through the Pigeon River Gorge in eastern TN/western NC.

I-80 through PA is also beautiful (I haven't been through there since I was a teenager in the 80's though), as well as I-24 between Nashville and Chattanooga in TN.
Title: Re: Hello from the US of A
Post by: adventurernumber1 on March 17, 2017, 11:31:35 PM
Welcome to the forum!

Quote from: InterstateGuy on March 16, 2017, 06:42:12 PM
As my first question on this forum I would like to know what highways you like to travel on most?

To be quite frank, I actually really like a variety of highways. I enjoy interstates and freeways a lot, but I also enjoy divided highways, two-lane roads, even smaller roads, and more. I love it all!  :hyper:
Title: Re: Hello from the US of A
Post by: US71 on March 17, 2017, 11:44:53 PM
Quote from: InterstateGuy on March 16, 2017, 06:42:12 PM
Hello fellow road enthusiasts! I look forward to discussing all things regarding the countries grand highways. I love to travel on big trips mostly on Interstate highways. My favorite section of Interstate highway is that of I-80 in the great state of PA. The scenerey is kind of breathtaking with the rolling hills and the farmland. As my first question on this forum I would like to know what highways you like to travel on most?

InterstateGuy

Old Ones! :)

I spend a lot of time searching for old alignments, old bridges, etc.
Title: Re: Hello from the US of A
Post by: InterstateGuy on March 18, 2017, 11:50:00 AM
These sound like some really neat travel spots! What i like in a highway is for it to be mostly concrete, preferably grooved (not much for longitudinal grooving though). That way you can get that neat whistling noise when you drive. IDK why but I always liked it. its my favorite part of the road. What do you guys think of road whistling?
Title: Re: Hello from the US of A
Post by: kphoger on March 19, 2017, 05:40:12 PM
Hate it.  Give me blacktop.
Title: Re: Hello from the US of A
Post by: pumpkineater2 on March 22, 2017, 05:01:54 PM
Welcome!

I really love driving on interstates, mostly because you can go so fast (at least out west).
I do however also enjoy scenic two lane roads, but usually after a while I find myself longing for the speed and ease of the interstate again and again.
Title: Re: Hello from the US of A
Post by: TheArkansasRoadgeek on March 23, 2017, 10:46:17 PM
Quote from: pumpkineater2 on March 22, 2017, 05:01:54 PM
Welcome!

I really love driving on interstates, mostly because you can go so fast (at least out west).
I do however also enjoy scenic two lane roads, but usually after a while I find myself longing for the speed and ease of the interstate again and again.

Come to Arkansas sometime, you can go 70, plus a five over limit to top you out at 75!