b'Places to Go Along the Trans-America TrailFrom their starting point in Nags Head, NC, to thePacific Ocean in Fort Orford, OR, Pat and Jeff traveleda mix of off-road and pavement along the 6,100 milesof the Trans-America Trail. Mississippi pharmacistSam Correro created the TAT in 1984 to be theultimate off-road adventure.WARM SPRINGS TOWYTHEVILLE, VA WARLOOP ROAD, ARAfter crossing the Blue Ridge Parkway, there are rocky climbs,While some of the Warloop Road is paved, the rest is a rough slippery gravel trails and challenging off-road sections,and rocky trail with downhill rock stairstep sections (going east including Tubb Run. Scenic one-lane roads run throughto west). Its a difficult ride for heavy bikes loaded with gear.beautiful valleys and alongside rivers. PRAIRIE CITY, ID SILVERTON, UTIn tiny Prairie City, a mahogany and rosewood carving of TwoThe approach through Cinnamon Pass is highly technical, Virgins anchors the Oxbow Bar. The 1879 carving traveled bysteep and rocky, with spectacular views at 12, 640 feet and sailing ship and riverboat from Italy to St. Louis, MO, where itswitchbacks both ascending and descending. After Silverton, was incorporated into the bar, then traveled down river, madethe Ophir Pass is a dramatic shelf road with steep ascent to a nine-month, 21,000-mile journey around Cape Horn, finally11,789 feet and challenging descent on large rocks.finding its way by sternwheeler, ferry, train and horse drawn wagon to Prairie City.ARCHES NATIONAL PARK, MOAB, UT BONNEVILLE SALT FLATS, WEST WENDOVER, NVOne of Utahss Mighty 5 parks, Arches is the home ofTravel at high speeds on a smooth table of salt in this historic magnificent red-rock formations. With more than 2000 arches,site, where multiple land speed records have been broken. it also has massive balanced rocks, soaring spires and incredibleMore than 30,000 acres, the Salt Flats are one of the most contrasting colorsnot to mention unforgettable sunsets. unique natural wonders in Utah.CRATER LAKE, OR PORT ORFORD, ORThe deepest volcanic lake in the world, at 1943 feet, This spot on the Pacific Ocean marks the western end of the this deep blue lake is filled with rainwater and runoff from TAT, 6,100 miles from the starting point at Nags Head, NC.melting snow, filling in the shell of Mount Mazama,a dormant volcano.14 Thrive'