Visited 8/22/11
Rock County
This Rustic Road lies just north of the little town of Milton. It is 2.7 miles long and travels through picturesque and gently rolling agricultural terrain.
Enjoy! Until next week...
Sunday, July 7, 2013
Road 35
Rustic Road 35
Visited 8/22/11
Rock County
This Rustic Road lies just north of the little town of Milton. It is 2.7 miles long and travels through picturesque and gently rolling agricultural terrain.
Visited 8/22/11
Rock County
This Rustic Road lies just north of the little town of Milton. It is 2.7 miles long and travels through picturesque and gently rolling agricultural terrain.
Sunday, June 16, 2013
Road 68
Rustic Road 68, 8/22/11
Rock County, 6 miles, paved
This Rustic Road travels through woodland, rolling meadows, rich agricultural farmland, and crosses Badfish Creek.
We thought these farm buildings were lovely...the rich barn reds against the green leaves and golden tassles of the corn plants.
We were surprised at this barn when we got closer...when we saw these openings in the sides. They are there to allow for air flow to dry the tobacco hanging inside.
More from Rock County next post.
Rock County, 6 miles, paved
This Rustic Road travels through woodland, rolling meadows, rich agricultural farmland, and crosses Badfish Creek.
Badfish Creek
We were surprised at this barn when we got closer...when we saw these openings in the sides. They are there to allow for air flow to dry the tobacco hanging inside.
More from Rock County next post.
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Road 87
Rustic Road 87, 8/21/2011
Denis and I took a week long trip in August 2011 along the Hwy 51 corridor. In Wisconsin, Hwy 51 runs from Beloit to its northern terminus in Hurley. Along the way, we tried our very best to stay off the interstate and travel "Old 51". Along with visiting small and unique towns along the way, we also drove a number of Rustic Roads on our trip north.
Rustic Road 87 was our first Rustic Road and is located just south of Ft. Atkinson in Jefferson County. It travels for 6.8 miles along a paved roadway. As you can see by these pictures, this road winds through hilly, active farmland, interspersed with canopies of trees.
You can learn more about the Hwy 51 drive through Wisconsin here.
You can also read about our discoveries along Hwy 51 on our travel blog. Once there, click on 2011 link.
On to Rock County in my next post.
Denis and I took a week long trip in August 2011 along the Hwy 51 corridor. In Wisconsin, Hwy 51 runs from Beloit to its northern terminus in Hurley. Along the way, we tried our very best to stay off the interstate and travel "Old 51". Along with visiting small and unique towns along the way, we also drove a number of Rustic Roads on our trip north.
Rustic Road 87 was our first Rustic Road and is located just south of Ft. Atkinson in Jefferson County. It travels for 6.8 miles along a paved roadway. As you can see by these pictures, this road winds through hilly, active farmland, interspersed with canopies of trees.
You can learn more about the Hwy 51 drive through Wisconsin here.
You can also read about our discoveries along Hwy 51 on our travel blog. Once there, click on 2011 link.
On to Rock County in my next post.
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Road 46
Rustic Road 46, 7/10/2011
We ended our Lake Michigan Rustic Road tour this day on this short country lane.
Rustic Road 46 is only 1.3 miles long, and is just off Hwy 57 on the southern boundary of the city of De Pere. This road is characterized by large old trees and a narrow road surface. RR46 is also known as Old Plank Road and dates back to Civil War times when it was used to carry supplies to the Fox River.
We ended our Lake Michigan Rustic Road tour this day on this short country lane.
Rustic Road 46 is only 1.3 miles long, and is just off Hwy 57 on the southern boundary of the city of De Pere. This road is characterized by large old trees and a narrow road surface. RR46 is also known as Old Plank Road and dates back to Civil War times when it was used to carry supplies to the Fox River.
Until next time...
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Road 9
Rustic Road 9, 7/10/2011
This road is located in Door County, just north of Sturgeon Bay on the eastern coast. This day was a bit overcast, lending a darker feel to forest lining both sides of the road. This road is 6.7 miles long and is paved the entire length.
One more road remains on our Lake Michigan Rustic Road tour this day. We'll visit RR46 next week.
This road is located in Door County, just north of Sturgeon Bay on the eastern coast. This day was a bit overcast, lending a darker feel to forest lining both sides of the road. This road is 6.7 miles long and is paved the entire length.
You can see the dense vegetation to the edge of the road.
We spotted this forest beauty watching us watching her just off the road.
A lovely babbling brook along the way.
A very lovely modern log home.
One more road remains on our Lake Michigan Rustic Road tour this day. We'll visit RR46 next week.
Monday, May 6, 2013
Road 7
Rustic Road 7, 7/10/2011
We found ourselves in Kewaunee County on this day, continuing our Lake Michigan Rustic Road tour. Our next leg of the trip was a drive in the country along Rustic Road 7, just south of State Hwy. 29. This road is 3.5 miles long and wanders through wooded and farmland areas.
This portion of the road is the epitome of a "rustic" road, with vegetation all the way to the road.
We found ourselves in Kewaunee County on this day, continuing our Lake Michigan Rustic Road tour. Our next leg of the trip was a drive in the country along Rustic Road 7, just south of State Hwy. 29. This road is 3.5 miles long and wanders through wooded and farmland areas.
I love this shot of the old, abandoned farm equipment on the hill. It speaks to me very strongly of the past.
More next week as we travel yet another road along Lake Michigan.
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Rustic Road 16, 7/10/2011
This day we took a drive to one of our favorite places, Door County. We went by way of Hwy. 10 east out of Appleton, to Manitowoc and Two Rivers, then up the lakeshore through Kewaunee County, and finally to Sturgeon Bay. We visited four Rustic Roads on that day. Rustic Road 16 is the first one we drove.
Rustic Road 16 is located in Manitowoc County and runs for 5.2 miles along Lake Michigan just north of Two Rivers.
Rustic Road 16 is located in Manitowoc County and runs for 5.2 miles along Lake Michigan just north of Two Rivers.
Trees to almost the edge of the road.
Wild flowers on the forest floor.
A vignette featuring old farm implements.
More next week as we continue our Lake Michigan Rustic Road tour.
Sunday, April 21, 2013
Road 17
Rustic Road 17 7/3/2011
Rustic Road 17 is a short, 2.7 mile road in Portage County, just south of the Village of Amherst. The most picturesque spot is where the road crosses a boulder-strewn section of the Tomorrow River. The Rosin Century Farm is also along this road. This farm was begun in 1891.
Rustic Road 17 is a short, 2.7 mile road in Portage County, just south of the Village of Amherst. The most picturesque spot is where the road crosses a boulder-strewn section of the Tomorrow River. The Rosin Century Farm is also along this road. This farm was begun in 1891.
Sunday, April 14, 2013
Road 57
Rustic Road 57 6/18/11
Rustic Road 57 is located in Waupaca County. One terminus is at it's junction with Hwy 10, the other with Hwy 54. The Ice Age National Scenic Trail follows this road. It was overcast this day, making the forest seem darker than usual.
Rustic Road 57 is located in Waupaca County. One terminus is at it's junction with Hwy 10, the other with Hwy 54. The Ice Age National Scenic Trail follows this road. It was overcast this day, making the forest seem darker than usual.
The road is narrow in places, with foliage to the edge of the roadway.
I find these driveways intriguing, as they seem to disappear into the woods.
I like how the road seems to undulate in the distance.
Sunday, April 7, 2013
A Little Village Named Rural (Wisconsin)
As promised last week, here is a little more about the little village named Rural, Wisconsin. We were pleasantly surprised that June day in 2011 when we happened upon Rural while exploring Rustic Roads 23 & 24. It is a cute little settlement that is very proud of its history and heritage. So proud, in fact, that the village was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1989. It is one of two Yankee districts in the state.
The village was begun in the spring of 1852 when James H Jones built his home, now known as Halfway House (below) because it is located halfway between Stevens Point and Berlin. The name "Rural" was derived from what Mr. Jones called his "Rural Holdings".
Almost all the settlers that joined Mr. Jones in Rural were Yankees of British descent. They were mainly merchants and farmers from the Eastern United States.
Most of the homes were of the Greek Revival architectural style and were built6 along the Crystal River that runs through the village. Many of the original homes are very well preserved and bear plaques denoting the year it was built and the original owner.
Back to our Rustic Roads adventures next week.
The village was begun in the spring of 1852 when James H Jones built his home, now known as Halfway House (below) because it is located halfway between Stevens Point and Berlin. The name "Rural" was derived from what Mr. Jones called his "Rural Holdings".
Almost all the settlers that joined Mr. Jones in Rural were Yankees of British descent. They were mainly merchants and farmers from the Eastern United States.
Most of the homes were of the Greek Revival architectural style and were built6 along the Crystal River that runs through the village. Many of the original homes are very well preserved and bear plaques denoting the year it was built and the original owner.
Sam Ashmun House 1854
Aaron Hyatt House 1855
Rural School House
Rural Store 1989
Crystal River
Back to our Rustic Roads adventures next week.
Sunday, March 31, 2013
Roads 23 & 24
We were back on the road the very next weekend, and explored two Rustic Roads near Waupaca.
Rustic Road 23 6/18/2011
Rustic Road 23 begins in the cute little town of Rural, and travels west on Rural Road through Harman Creek State Park. It is a paved road and is 3.6 miles long. This road crosses the scenic Crystal River three times.
Rustic Road 24 6/18/2011
Rustic Road 24 follows Emmons Creek Road and passes a very unusual homestead. The road is paved and travels 2.7 miles through stands of native pines and hardwoods.
Here's that homestead. The house, outbuildings, fence, etc are all "decorated" with found items. We think it is where leftover rummage sale stuff goes to retire and live out the rest of its non-useful life.
The little town of Rural, Wisconsin was an absolute gem. I'll give it the honor of it's very own post next week.
Rustic Road 23 6/18/2011
Rustic Road 23 begins in the cute little town of Rural, and travels west on Rural Road through Harman Creek State Park. It is a paved road and is 3.6 miles long. This road crosses the scenic Crystal River three times.
Rustic Road 24 6/18/2011
Rustic Road 24 follows Emmons Creek Road and passes a very unusual homestead. The road is paved and travels 2.7 miles through stands of native pines and hardwoods.
This sweet baby paused long enough to let me snap her picture.
I love the way the trees canopy over the roadway.
This farm has been in existence for over 150 years.
The little town of Rural, Wisconsin was an absolute gem. I'll give it the honor of it's very own post next week.
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Road 38 & 39
June 11, 2011
We began our Rustic Road journey on a weekend to Door County. These two roads are located just north of Bailey's Harbor on the eastern shore of the peninsula. Each road was 2.5 miles long and each was paved. It was a beautiful day, warm and sunny with a cloudless blue sky above.
Road 38:
Road 39:
This road passes the Bailey's Harbor Range light, one of several navigation lights on the eastern shore. The caretaker's cottage was back from the road a short ways.
We began our Rustic Road journey on a weekend to Door County. These two roads are located just north of Bailey's Harbor on the eastern shore of the peninsula. Each road was 2.5 miles long and each was paved. It was a beautiful day, warm and sunny with a cloudless blue sky above.
Road 38:
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