One thing that is immediately apparent about Apiary Road is that it’s rural. If you’re coming in from the north end around Rainier or Clatskanie, you have to climb up out of the river valley to get there, and then you go up a set of wonderful uphill esses that take you up onto the… Continue reading Apiary Road
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Idaho State Route 13 ‘Harpster Grade’
This is road is another member of the Grangeville Gang. There just seems to be no end of lovely twisty little roads that go hither and yon through the countryside here, much like parts of Northern California. Every time you turn around, you find a new twisty road to run up and down. It doesn’t… Continue reading Idaho State Route 13 ‘Harpster Grade’
Oregon State Route 223
This delightful back-country highway was far nicer than my admittedly low expectations. My cohort and I were hustling along on 223 at a brisk but not unreasonable pace, and enjoying the scenery and sweepers. While this road is certainly no OR47, it has its own charms. The sweepers are predictable and friendly, with just enough… Continue reading Oregon State Route 223
Almota Road
This is north half of one of the best road pairs in Eastern Washington. I experienced this road in June of 2007 and I must admit that I had an absolute blast. This road has a fantastic set of corners north of the dam, and its north end leads up to Colfax where one can… Continue reading Almota Road