Tallahassee the Scenic Way

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Left yesterday morning for Tallahassee FL to visit with my brother and sister-in-law. I usually take the short and fast route in the cage but this time I was riding and that called for a leisurely pace on the scenic two lane back roads. The trip led through small communities named Cogdell, Lakeland, Hahira and Pavo in Georgia and then onto one of the scenic "Canopy Roads" north of Tallahassee, Florida. The Canopy Roads around the Tallahassee area are especially nice. The county has allowed the Live Oaks and other trees to grow close to the road so that their limbs shade the lanes. In some places the road appears like a tunnel bored through the greenery.

Stopped for a photo in the little community of Cogdell.



Near the town of Lakeland is Banks Lake, a wildlife refuge and popular fishing destination.







Meridian Road just south of Thomasville GA becomes a designated Canopy Road when it enters Florida. This was a new road for me and I was surprised at the many gentle curves and hills here, something unexpected in Florida. The speed limit was 45, just right for enjoying the peace and beauty of this unique byway.









On the trip home, near Hahira, GA, I found this cool Ice cream shop amid Peach orchards. In front of the place were two classic pickup trucks, a Ford and a Chevy.






It was a nice ride and I can't wait to go back and try some of the other Canopy Roads.