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mdrburchette · Post by **mdrburchette** » Fri Sep 28, 2007 5:19 am

I've been meaning to ask. What do you guys do for a drive in the midwest? I just went through Arkansa and the only hills I saw were the highway ramps and the roads were so straight, I could see the next town, 20 miles away.

racydave · Post by **racydave** » Fri Sep 28, 2007 6:54 am

In a hour, I can be on a good twisty 2 lane road. In Indiana we have a combo of flatlands, and wooded, hilly areas.

mbouse · Post by **mbouse** » Fri Sep 28, 2007 9:52 am

Har-har-har.... Here in Cow Country I have no issues finding great two lane drives.

My problem is that I own all of the running Fiats in the county; i also own half of the non-running Fiats in the same county. I have to drive a couple of hours to find like minded individuals to do any cruisin' with a group.

Great place to raise kids, but it can get lonely out here.

Danno · Post by **Danno** » Fri Sep 28, 2007 10:22 am

I live near/on the Mississippi river, so that makes for some beautiful winding roads through some really nice leaves in the fall and some nice views of the river at times. In the river valley there are quite a bit more bluffs and rolling hills than further out into the plains.

here are some pictures/info of the Scenic River drive they have annually here: http://www.mississippiriverdrive.com/ the leaves haven't turned yet, so I'm not sure why they did this so early....

this is a good drive too: http://www.spoonriverdrive.org/

both of these things are scenic drives with lots of things to do along the drives, city wide yard sales, car shows, tractor and engine shows, the list goes on and on.

mdrburchette · Post by **mdrburchette** » Fri Sep 28, 2007 10:39 am

Well, I stand corrected. Apologies to all you flatland people out there! I didn't venture off of I-40 on my trip to Texas and the only mountains I drove in were through eastern TN and western NC. Those roads caused me to pucker up and white knuckle drive when forced to pass slow moving semis with my dually and trailer, especially when both shoulders were closed due to roadwork! I must admit, the scenes were beautiful through TN and AR and the roads were perfect for good fuel mileage.

mbouse · Post by **mbouse** » Fri Sep 28, 2007 12:44 pm

and, i thought you paid attention on your trip to Frankenmuth. Rememer the fun half of that cruise? I get to experience that kinda stuff any time i want.

mdrburchette · Post by **mdrburchette** » Fri Sep 28, 2007 1:58 pm

Those were nice cruising roads, Mike. More relaxing than the ass kissing turns that I'm used to!

Danno · Post by **Danno** » Fri Sep 28, 2007 2:19 pm

I like a nice straight road in the middle of nebraska. It's easier to take a nap while driving.

mbouse · Post by **mbouse** » Fri Sep 28, 2007 3:54 pm

of course, we still have those Michigan Left Hand Turns.

kmartin83 · Post by **kmartin83** » Sun Sep 30, 2007 11:57 pm

Of course I don't know anything about driving in the northeast, but here in California, Highway 49 through the Gold Country is fantastic for our Fiats. And next summer I want to take a road trip the length of Highway 1 on the Coast.

So Cal Mark · Post by **So Cal Mark** » Mon Oct 01, 2007 12:06 am

that stretch of Hwy 1 south of Monterey is a kick, at least in a sports car. In a Suburban expect everyone to turn green.

mbouse · Post by **mbouse** » Mon Oct 01, 2007 3:53 pm

now, those are my kinda roads.

I am really looking forward to FIAT FREAK OUT 2008, as we will be traveling thru the mountains of Pennsylvania on two lane roads....that should prove fun.