ARtraveler
R.I.P. Dwayne
I will start by saying...I did not bring the camera again...but I will next time. Yesterday was our warmest day so far this Spring. The temps got to 84 degrees on our ride.
We ended up going 166 miles total in a large loop trip. We are now starting to explore some of the secondary roads off of the secondary roads. We still do not ride on dirt or gravel...pavement or nothing.
You can get an atlas and follow along if you are so inclined.
A week or so ago, we did a smaller square in miles. When we got to Kingston we turned onto 412. There is another option there. One can turn left onto 74. 74 is one of those AR highways that quits, and then shows up again several miles away. We decided to take the 74 fork in the road. Eventually, it connects with AR 23. We went left (South) and connected with 16. Then headed East. An interesting piece of road. Although directional bearing mostly east, it also went both N and S. When we got to Fallville, we had a choice N or S. We took the N fork and got back on 21 which took us back to our starting point (Boxley Valley).
The road was VERY deserted. Did not see many cars at all. Actually saw about 10 regular motorcycles. They were out in force. Also saw three Spyders on the early part of the journey. Two flavors of scenery. The first part was scenic farms and valleys. The farms were "older" looking than we have been accustomed to seeing. Lots more accumulations of "stuff." The Hwy 16 portion went through mostly "scrub" forest. We have a lot of forest in AR. (19 million acres). Felt like I was driving on MN Hwy 1 out of Ely. That is a wilderness ride for sure. We went through one town where two of the buildings in the town were flying Confederate flags.
I am a fan of broken down and weathered barns and other farm buildings. Each ride gives many to view. I know, I know, I have to start taking some pictures. I used to paint pictures, and I have no limit for the subject matter here. I brought all my stuff when we moved...just need to get a fire lit under me to jump in again.
We are now getting fired up for more of the secondary, secondary rides. Come join us if your in the area. :yes:
We ended up going 166 miles total in a large loop trip. We are now starting to explore some of the secondary roads off of the secondary roads. We still do not ride on dirt or gravel...pavement or nothing.
You can get an atlas and follow along if you are so inclined.
A week or so ago, we did a smaller square in miles. When we got to Kingston we turned onto 412. There is another option there. One can turn left onto 74. 74 is one of those AR highways that quits, and then shows up again several miles away. We decided to take the 74 fork in the road. Eventually, it connects with AR 23. We went left (South) and connected with 16. Then headed East. An interesting piece of road. Although directional bearing mostly east, it also went both N and S. When we got to Fallville, we had a choice N or S. We took the N fork and got back on 21 which took us back to our starting point (Boxley Valley).
The road was VERY deserted. Did not see many cars at all. Actually saw about 10 regular motorcycles. They were out in force. Also saw three Spyders on the early part of the journey. Two flavors of scenery. The first part was scenic farms and valleys. The farms were "older" looking than we have been accustomed to seeing. Lots more accumulations of "stuff." The Hwy 16 portion went through mostly "scrub" forest. We have a lot of forest in AR. (19 million acres). Felt like I was driving on MN Hwy 1 out of Ely. That is a wilderness ride for sure. We went through one town where two of the buildings in the town were flying Confederate flags.
I am a fan of broken down and weathered barns and other farm buildings. Each ride gives many to view. I know, I know, I have to start taking some pictures. I used to paint pictures, and I have no limit for the subject matter here. I brought all my stuff when we moved...just need to get a fire lit under me to jump in again.
We are now getting fired up for more of the secondary, secondary rides. Come join us if your in the area. :yes:
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