Worst roads you have traveled?
I was reviewing my photos for a best of category which brought back fond memories of our travels. Then, some not so fond ones.
1. This past fall, we drove Hwy 191 south from Rock Springs, WY to vernal, UT. Omg, the 8 or 9 switchbacks and steep grades combined with speeding Simplot company trucks and dump trucks had me wanting Valium. Gorgeous scenery and when we return in 2014 we will take it slow and make many stops to catch our breath. A young guy in a white Chevy Z71 (not Simplot) was in a very big hurry passing on blind curves. He almost wiped out a family after passing us then the MH in front of us. Fortunately, there was a pullout or there would have been a nasty head on.
2. This was after surviving I80 from Cheyenne to Rock Springs dodging swaying semis and gusty winds (3/10 windiest cities in US are on that stretch).
3. California 299 from Alturas to the coast: winding, fast drivers, construction, large rocks to dodge in the center lane, steep grades, etc. Beautiful scenery though.
My favorites are BLM or USFS roads; there may be washboards but you usually have the road to yourself.
1. This past fall, we drove Hwy 191 south from Rock Springs, WY to vernal, UT. Omg, the 8 or 9 switchbacks and steep grades combined with speeding Simplot company trucks and dump trucks had me wanting Valium. Gorgeous scenery and when we return in 2014 we will take it slow and make many stops to catch our breath. A young guy in a white Chevy Z71 (not Simplot) was in a very big hurry passing on blind curves. He almost wiped out a family after passing us then the MH in front of us. Fortunately, there was a pullout or there would have been a nasty head on.
2. This was after surviving I80 from Cheyenne to Rock Springs dodging swaying semis and gusty winds (3/10 windiest cities in US are on that stretch).
3. California 299 from Alturas to the coast: winding, fast drivers, construction, large rocks to dodge in the center lane, steep grades, etc. Beautiful scenery though.
My favorites are BLM or USFS roads; there may be washboards but you usually have the road to yourself.
