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Entries for September 2008

New England: Off the Beaten Track

Posted by Jon Beals on 9/25/2008 at 1:00 PM

By Mara Vorhees

In New England, getting off the beaten track means exploring its northernmost reaches. If you're yearning for the picturesque New England countryside without the picture-takers and the winding roads without the traffic jams, then hop in your car and drive up I-91. All the way up.

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The Always Surprising U.S. Highway 395

Posted by Jon Beals on 9/18/2008 at 1:00 PM

By David Lukas

It's easy to dismiss U.S. Highway 395 as a forlorn back road that merely snakes from the north side of the Los Angeles Basin through desolate deserts and dusty ranchlands to its overlooked terminus at the Canadian border. But you would be wrong. Formed in 1926, this 1,300-mile stretch of highway endures as one of America's most surprising and sublimely beautiful road trips, with so many stunning viewpoints and points of interest that you'll be hard-pressed to reach your destination.

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Southwestern Colorado's Finest: The Million Dollar Highway from Ouray to Silverton

Posted by Jon Beals on 9/4/2008 at 1:00 PM

By Becca Blond

Southwestern Colorado is home to some of the most beautiful scenery in the state — purple mountains crowned with caps of snow, towering rock walls, aspen glades. To really get a feel for it, take a drive — particularly on U.S. 550, also known as the Million Dollar Highway between Ouray to Silverton. Fall is a particularly brilliant time to travel this route, when the aspen trees turn the mountainsides into yellow seas. If you're into winter sports, however, visiting in the snowy season can be equally appealing.

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These articles keep you informed about U.S. road trips you can take to places off the beaten path. Provided by Lonely Planet Publications.

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