…but it is just as evocative. This is a spot near the highest point on this particular road. This photo was taken in the late summer of 2006, when the western US was literally consumed by large forest fires. That is why it is so hazy.
There is something about that sweep of asphalt, tight switchback, and the promise of more of the same that make me want to just… go.
I think it’s the ‘Going to The Sun Road,” In Glacier Nat’l Park, Montana..
Hey, chuckie…how’s about “RPoD? Road Photo of the Day?
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Oh no… this is not the Going To The Sun road. It never gets this high, only going above timberline for a short stretch. What makes the GTTSR so amazing is the vertical relief, especially on the west side.
This road should be familiar and memorable for anyone who has read Robert Pirsig.
Just in case folks wanan read it online…
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http://www.terebess.hu/english/motor1.html
Well it’s pretty scenery but not very demanding driving. Now here’s a manly road (with 52 hairpins and all): http://www.smithmaps.fsnet.co.uk/retrospective.htm
I was looking at Google earth the other day with my son, and saw some roads between Chile & Argentina that make Stelvio Pass look like Snoqualmie!
Is it tomorrow night at the Pumphouse John?
There’s also the infamous Yungas Road in Bolivia:
http://www.boliviangeographic.com/yungas_road.htm
I’m not rushing to drive it, regardless of vehicle.
A pint or two of Diamond Knot at the Pump House tonight (Tuesday) would be most excellent.
See you there John!