Memo
Date: March 24, 2012
To: Visitors and Residents of the Great State of Wisconsin
Re: Wisconsin Rustic Roads Program
Greetings to All! Did you know that Wisconsin has a Rustic Roads Program? It began in 1975 as an effort to preserve some of Wisconsin's most scenic and lighly-traveled roadways. It is now a network of 111 designated roads, spanning almost 600 miles in over 55 counties. To qualify for the Rustic Roads program, a roadway must have outstanding natural features along its borders. These might include rugged terrain, native vegetation and wildlife, or open areas with agricutural vistas that make the road unique. The road must be lightly-traveled, not scheduled for major improvements that would change its rustic characteristics, and it must have a maximum speed of 45 mph. The road can be paved, gravel, or dirt, and one lane or two. Each road is designated by a brown and yellow sign, as well as its road number. For more information on the program and a listing with map of each of the roads, visit www.dot.wisconsin.gov/travel/scenic/rusticroads.htm
We began seeking out and driving Rustic Roads in 2011. So far, we have visited over 35 Rustic Roads and have driven over 212 miles of these roads. We seek them out, and regularly make them a part of our travels. Come along with us as we explore what each one has to offer. Enjoy. We know we will.
--Susan and Denis
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