Celebrate the road less traveled, (Highway 281) small towns in rural USA appreciate the economic boost we travelers bring to their area. More often than not you will be doing business with the owner rather than a corporation. It could be Mom, Pop or one of the kids working the store. Have you noticed that people in small towns seem friendlier. You don't have to travel far, or break the bank to have an awesome adventure!
We urge you, the family, friends and neighbors to get up and go explore rural America, the people, the places, the history and the many different cultural activities and recreational opportunities this great land has to offer. Anyone that appreciates Americana and the foundations of free enterprise should consider spending their tourist dollars where it benefits other Americans.
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A transplanted granite boulder from North Dakota inflicts hernia on a middle aged Oklahoma man years after their introduction. Our Guest Author is "CW". You may have enjoyed his two other posts here. Can be found in the archives; " Don’t flip me off. Its the car ". and " To Waynoka, Ok. for the annual Rattle Snake hunt".
C.W. knows I am abit of a rock hound as well. When he mentioned a road-trip with a big rock I was hooked into the story line right away. He has been kind enough to share his road story with us here.
1999 I took a road-trip to Minot, North Dakota. Out of Enid Oklahoma up Highway 281 to Carrington, North Dakota then switched to Highway 52 to Minot. Headed north from OK on a Thursday evening, drove till two in the morning which got me way up into Nebraska. Catching a cat-nap on the side of the road continuing up Highway 281 North at the break of day.
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