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Only select members of the population can resist the call of the open road once summer starts to set in. The call of nature and the outdoors is hard to resist, so might as well check out what the roads and the outdoors has to offer. Now is the time to tune-up that tried and tested Ford pick-up truck, and prepare to discover and rediscover the many good things and the adventures that can be delivered by the outdoors. So where are these places and where's the best place to start?
MSN listed the many sights and their favorites and they listed these sites from west to east. They name the more obvious Highway 1 in California as one of the top-rated sights to visit and check out. And even the less-obvious is listed as well like the Going-to-the-Sun Road that can be located in Montana. The locations are usually picked based on the history of the place and its trademark scenery. When it comes to a locale rich in history, the US Route 1 was the obvious choice, and when it comes to unspoiled scenery, the Blue Ridge Parkway was one of the choices. These places like Blue Ridge make for a stress-free drive and offer a relaxing get-away for a day or two courtesy of Blue Ridge properties for rent in the area.
This area is often referred as America's Favorite Drive. The route is considered as the country's first rural route and some of the roads in the area dates back to the 1930s. The longest portion of its road network affords the driver and his companion great-looking scenery and there are also dozens of recreational opportunities that can distract the visitors and allow the visitors to stay for a few minutes to stretch the legs, or even stay for a very long time. But nothing to worry there; a short stay is possible thanks to the many for rent properties and a longer stay can be done as well thanks to the many Blue Ridge Mountain Homes for Sale near the area.
One of the most Amazing River properties ever available in the North Georgia Mountains. Over 1500 feet on Toccoa River, acres of Established Pasture fenced, Towering Timber throughout property, small springs and branches, Magnificent Boulders ...
27+ acre country estate overlooking fenced pastures with incredible long range mountain views. picturesque setting for over 20 country weddings in 2011! 6 bedrooms with own private baths. cedar sauna in the lower level. oversized rec room in ...
Esquisite British Columbian Hewn Log Home perched on generous and gentle lot in paved Aska Road Community just a "stone's throw" from Rich Mtn Wilderness Area - close to Lake BR, Toccoa River, USFS & historic downtown....VIEWS TO DIE FOR!!....4 ...
Price reduced $265,000.00 since 5/1/11, NOW $1,685,000.00 | Grand Home on 50 Pristine Acres with Black Ankle Creek running thru -Surrouded by USFS! Located in the Aska Adv Area, yet minutes from downtown Blue Ridge, Lake BR & Toccoa River, 4 spacious bdrms/ 5.5 baths, generous & well thought layout, ...
Price reduced $295,100.00 since 4/17/11, NOW $1,499,900.00 | Livin' large on lake blue ridge! stunning craftsman lodge on large lake lot in prime area- just minutes from historic downtown on all paved roads, 4bdrm/3.5 bath plus bonus room, 3 car garage, hardy board/cedar shake exterior, soaring ceilings, ...
A long, winding, tree-lined driveway will bring you to this private 10 acres (35 additional acres available), 4BR/4.5BA w 6,000 sq ft plus unfinished basement, cedar shake & brick exterior, chef's kitchen equipped w Wolf, Thermador & Subzero ...
Price reduced $140,000.00 since 9/22/09, NOW $1,250,000.00 | One of most incredible views on the lake! Sliding glass doors line the back of the house so you can see the whole expanse of the lake from almost every room in the house. Four spacious bedroom suites each a full bathroom and walk in closet. ...
Price reduced $150,000.00 since 3/18/11, NOW $1,199,900.00 | Where can you find deep lake water & a short easy walk to your double covered boat house? this home has many rooms which can be slept in! large rooms, very, very open floor plan with large stone masonry fireplace in great room; stone fireplace ...
Spectacular Big Water & Mountain Views from this true Log Home located off of a paved road just minutes from Historic Downtown Blue Ridge. This professionally decorated 4 BR/3 BA home features a wall of glass windows that take in the breathtaking ...
Beautiful log-sided home on private lakefront lot. Year round deep water on Lake Blue Ridge with a great dock and 2 levels of decks to enjoy lake vistas. 16' ceilings in great room, kitchen, 2BR/2.5BA on main level plus independent lower level ...