School, work, and life can
sometimes get in the way of the things we want to do and places we want to go.
We persistently talk about these great places and perhaps dream about them
while we catch a few hours of sleep during the week. Reality is, we can’t just
drop everything and fulfill our adventurous inhibitions, but the least we can
do is be ready. For the motorcycle tourist and enthusiast out there, I’ve
started just that. Here are five East Coast roads that are on my bucket list.
Someday when I get the time, it will happen.
Given my Michigan roots, my
scenic road trip getaway might start in Pennsylvania at the Grand Army of the
Republic Highway. It is a 350 mile stretch starting in the small village of
Pennline. This great-twisty road ends in a little town called Milford. Riders
and subscribers on MotorcycleRoads.com give the stretch a four star rating and
I would start my adventure there.
After U.S. Route 6 ejects me
into the western Connecticut region, I would head north up Vermont and the west
side of Maine. Although the specific roads I cannot find, this section would be
aided by GPS and roadmaps – after all, spontaneity is key to adventure!
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| Route 1 |
Next, I would follow Coastal
Highway Route 1 down Maine’s east coast. Perhaps this would mark my first
encounter with the Atlantic Ocean. Starting in Bucksport, Maine, Route 1
meanders along the ocean and continues down the coast of Vermont. Perhaps I
would follow this path for a while.
From Route 1, I would hit
the famous Skyline Drive running through Virginia and ending near North
Carolina. According the Road Trip USA, there are many scenic places to stop and
take in.
Heading due west toward the
Appalachian Mountain range, I would pick up the Blue Ridge Parkway road near
Tennessee. Blue Ridge Parkway is a 469-mile stretch of winding roads that
connect the Appalachians to the Smokey Mountains and ends in Northern Virginia.
What a stretch that will be!
Before heading there, I may
visit what has been called “The Snake” in Tennessee. Follow the link above to an info graphic that shows it's 489 curves in a 33 mile stretch; a motorcycle enthusiasts' dream
land!
Where are the places you
would visit on the East Coast? Have any recommendations? Please comment below and
share your experiences! Ride on!
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