guess this road......

[Daniel Kalal]

While we wait for Bill to post more roads from his eastern side, I'll toss this one up. You don't want to miss this turn; it's a long way down. But, then, you don't want to go off the inside, either. General Sheridan shot an elk nearby, but that might not be much help to you. This is one of those roads that if it weren't for the WPA, would not ever have been built--it makes no sense.

 

[GTM®]

Daniel, thanks to Google these days, I see it's in the Wichita Mtns, so is it 49?

 

[Daniel Kalal]

Daniel, thanks to Google these days, I see it's in the Wichita Mtns, so is it 49?

Close enough. This is the spur road (off 49) to the top of Mt Scott. Oklahoma. Yes; Oklahoma. So what did you Google to get this (correct) answer?

 

[GTM®]

Close enough. This is the spur road (off 49) to the top of Mt Scott. Oklahoma. Yes; Oklahoma. So what did you Google to get this (correct) answer?

Interesting, thanks... I searched "General Sheridan shot an elk" - third hit down.

 

[Bill Hagan]

Well, it's lunch time, so I can, in conscience, "play" a bit.

And,since Our Dear Leader dispatched Daniel Kalal's road as quickly as Gen. Sheridan did that elk, perhaps it's time for another try at the "Name That Road Puzzler."

Before I do, tho, I should thank Daniel, as I had not known until I (as Todd) did a web search, how Gen. Sheridan had been such an advocate of conservation and the national-parks system. As a resident of "the Real Northern Virginia," I tend to think of Sheridan mostly as a frequent "visitor" to area back in '64.

Sheridan also visited Rock Island Arsenal -- where my office is -- in 1883. Suspect he even came into this building, as it would have been among the newest of the post-Civil War construction.

Anyway, here is a photo I took last year.

Inasmuch as I found a photo taken from the same spot on the website of a national print and web-based magazine ...

... and also see that the road is listed in at least one "best roads" for the state it romps in, I think it fair to include as one that is (or should be) known to enough to motorcyclists to justify tossing it out here.

Hardly the Cherohala Skyway or Ortega Highway, it is, I assure you, a delight in the morning with breakfast in your belly and the sun on your back.

If no close-enough guesses or spot-on "I know it," I'll provide another clue or two.

Bill

 

[GTM®]

Bill, western MD or PA or neither?

 

[Bill Hagan]

Bill, western MD or PA or neither?

Neither ... but I can understand that guess, as the countryside -- including barns, etc. -- can be quite similar.

Bill

 

[Daniel Kalal]

Anyway, here is a photo I took last year.

I certainly like your shot better than the "web site" shot. I'm going to need a hint. Did any famous Rebel general kill an Elk nearby?

 

[Bill Hagan]

Anyway, here is a photo I took last year.

I certainly like your shot better than the "web site" shot. I'm going to need a hint. Did any famous Rebel general kill an Elk nearby?

Don't think any rebel generals made it to the state in question, at least during the Civil War, tho Morgan's great raid was relatively close.

There is, however, a confederate cemetery on Rock Island Arsenal.

Perhaps more helpful, albeit not easy, clues might be to think about geological era, plateaus, and juneau.

Best,

Bill

 

[GTM®]

Bill, so IL?

 

[Bill Hagan]

Bill, so IL?

You are drifting closer.

 

[Daniel Kalal]

Wisconsin Dells?

 

[Bill Hagan]

Wisconsin Dells?

Close enough. Indeed, VERY close.

I would have responded sooner, but thought -- incorrectly -- that I had GPS data for that pic. So ... I've spent an embarrassing (tho quite entertaining) length of time using google maps and street view to "refind" it.

It's here: http://goo.gl/maps/Pe1To

As you may see, just a bit west of Wisconsin Dells, on County Road G -- IMO, there is not a bad "alphabet road" in SW Wisconsin -- between Mauston and Wonewoc. This is part of the "Driftless Area," http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Driftless_Area, i.e, where the glaciers didn't visit in the last Ice Age. Left wonderful roads. If one stays alert for Amish buggies and horse and cow pies :woohoo: , it's grand riding. In fact, for all-day frolicking on a Guzzi, I'd put it against about anywhere. Well paved roads, little travelled, courteous people, 93-octane (no ethanol) "recreational" fuel, fried cheese curds, stupendous craft beer, it's a grand part of the world.

Drawbacks? Uhm ... flies. Never seen anything like it. Blech. But, hey, that's why we are ATGATT folks.

I heartily recommend the area for a week-long trip. I am excited about retiring back home to Virginia, but will genuinely miss most everything out here except the aforementioned flies ... and winter! :S

Here's parting shot in terrain view of the Driftless region: http://goo.gl/maps/O3kzK

Good job, Daniel.

Bill

 

[Daniel Kalal]

This photo is from a trip taken thirty years ago on my California Police Guzzi. It's a certainty that Ethan Allan would have known this area (perhaps better than the British), and I'd imagine there was some sort of ferry in operation when he was here. What's the road? Bonus if you can ID the cars...

 

[Bill Hagan]

Well, it's been two days so, seeing no other guesses, I say this:

http://www.forttiferry.com/

That is a wonderful part of the world, too. And, not only the roads. Breathtaking scenic beauty, and history at ever crossroads.

And, sublimely confident that I am right -- usually a precursor of gross failure ...

--

I'll offer another for your consideration:

This is such a well-known road for motorcyclists that I will not give any more clues ... yet.

BTW, Daniel, anyone else here "playing" this game?

Bill

 

[GTM®]

And, sublimely confident that I am right -- usually a precursor of gross failure ...

Awesomely funny.

I'll offer another for your consideration...
This is such a well-known road for motorcyclists that I will not give any more clues ... yet.

That sure looks like Skyline/Blue Ridge.

BTW, Daniel, anyone else here "playing" this game?

Uh, me(?).

 

[Bill Hagan]

Yeah, Todd, but you're management.

As for your guess, good, but wrong. Actually, until you said that, I had not realized how much that particular pic does look like certain stretches of the BRP, especially in Virginia below Roanoke.

That's my Norge, tho, and I was returning to Atlanta from MPH in Houston.

Bill

 

[GTM®]

Yeah, Todd, but you're management.
As for your guess, good, but wrong. Actually, until you said that, I had not realized how much that particular pic does look like certain stretches of the BRP, especially in Virginia below Roanoke.
That's my Norge, tho, and I was returning to Atlanta from MPH in Houston.

Funny, yes it sure does, and if it's one of the Gulf Coast states, I need a little more of a hint.

 

[Bill Hagan]

Funny, yes it sure does, and if it's one of the Gulf Coast states, I need a little more of a hint.

How about three?

Eudora Welty, Leontyne Price, and Brett Favre. :laugh:

Bill

 

[Daniel Kalal]

Here's my picture of the Natchez Trace. Am I close?