“There’s two ways to reach any destination – the main roads and somewhere off the beaten path. There are countless back roads and country highways crisscrossing the nation. And finding one to take on the next vacation will add a certain flair interstates can’t – charm. Major highways generally don’t offer these types of opportunities, instead bypassing many small communities in favor of faster travel. ”

– Todd DeFeo, Sept. 22, 2004, in the Daily Herald of McDonough, Ga.