The Pleasures of Roads Less Traveled The interstate system was designed as a splendid network to move traffic quickly from one point to another. Interstates are clogged with traffic. Trucks trying to pass one another blocking the left lane while they creep by at a snail's pace. Vehicles pulling travel trailers, ditto. And for the most part, dull as dirt. Leave the interstates for commercial vehicles and travelers in a hurry. Take parallel U.S. or state highways instead and discover a whole new United States. The original highway system ran from town to town and through the towns. Occasiona...
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