Welcome to My Rural Routes

I have always preferred an alternate path to the direct route, the two-lane road instead of the Interstate. Nothing beats finding that little Mom & Pop restaurant in a small town that serves the most phenomenal cheeseburger you’ve ever had. The scenery you see and the people you’ll meet are worth the extra time spent. We spend our weekends driving to the smallest of towns or what’s left of them.

Currently doing updates to the design, so things may move from visit to visit

Going Forward

Going Forward

In the near term, I think I will be focusing more on road trips in the Appalachian area. I am planning to do a full-length tour of the Virginia Coal Heritage Trail, modified to include more of the smaller Coal Camps and settlements, such as Amonate, Honaker,...

Sunset on Smith Mountain Lake

Sunset on Smith Mountain Lake

The sun dips low on the horizon of Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia, casting a glorious spectrum of colors across the tranquil waters. It's a moment of breathtaking beauty that encapsulates the serene end to a day spent amidst nature’s splendor. The lake, nestled in the...

Amelia Tractor Parade 2023

Amelia Tractor Parade 2023

Amelia Tractor Parade The Amelia Tractor Parade is an annual event in Amelia county to salute the farmers of Amelia County and the area agricultural community. The event itself is a fairly new, only a few years old, but growing every year. Leading the parade this year...