July 01, 2009
The Beauty of Wisconsin's Rustic Roads
Is the hectic pace of your life overwhelming you lately? Do you yearn for a silence so strong that you can almost hear your heart beat? Then turn off your cell phone, put on comfortable walking shoes and a backpack, brush the cob webs off your bike, or get into your car and meander over some of Wisconsin’s picturesque Rustic Roads. Wisconsin has designated 94 of its most beautiful back roads as Rustic Roads in an effort to preserve them for our enjoyment. To earn the designation, a road must display outstanding natural features such as rugged terrain, natural prairie, native vegetation or wildlife, wild lakeshore, or outstanding vistas that make the road unique. These treasures are lightly traveled, out of the way quiet paths waiting for your pleasure. Lake Geneva is lucky enough to be surrounded by 4 Rustic Roads, identifiable with a unique brown and yellow sign displaying an “R” prefix and a number.
R-29, my favorite, uncovers the serenity of Snake Road, with both ends joining Hwy 50 just west of town. My husband and I often walk this 2+ mile hilly natural beauty, framed by split rail fencing and wild flowers. On the lake side of the road you will see the unobtrusive entrances to some of the stunning, elegant lakefront homes and compounds of Lake Geneva.
Promise yourself the relaxing treat of a visit to these charming routes where nature and peaceful beauty are proud partners, and time stands still. For a free guide to Wisconsin Rustic Roads, call the Department of Tourism at (800)423-8747.
Posted by:
Julie Sarton
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