Waldo Jaquith

I’d just like to say thanks to the folks that put in the kind of effort it makes to write a Wikipedia article like the one for Route 58. I’m not sure what their motivation is, but then again, there are people that like to read tax codes. I’m meaning this to be a compliment — it’s a very detailed writeup.

Posted by Sean on 4 May 2012 @ 3pm

I was surprised and delighted to discover a few years ago that articles exist for so many state and federal routes. I had no idea that I would find that topic interesting, but they turn out to make for great reading!

Posted by Waldo Jaquith on 4 May 2012 @ 9pm

The drive from Galax to Damascus on Route 58 is one of the prettiest drives in the state.

Posted by bubberella on 5 May 2012 @ 10am

I’ve spent a fair amount of time in Damascus, and driven back and forth between Abingdon and Damascus on 58 a few times, and it is a spectacular drive. (Especially in May, when I’ve often been in Damascus for their annual Trail Days celebration.) Other than that, I think the only other stretch of 58 that I’ve been on is between Martinsville and South Boston, which isn’t bad, but it’s nothing to write home about. Eventually I’ll take 58 from South Boston to Emporia, in order to hit up a few counties that I’ve never been to before. Now you’ve got me thinking that, to visit the SW municipalities I’ve never been to, I should take 58 west from 81.

Posted by Waldo Jaquith on 5 May 2012 @ 12pm

Take 58 from Damascus to Whitetop and Mount Rogers School. Mouth of Wilson is also on Route 58 and used to have great trout fishing.

Posted by bubberella on 5 May 2012 @ 1pm

The best shortcut to the Outer Banks is straight along the beach on foot from Sandbridge. Only 22 miles to the pavement of Route 12. I just did the hike last week and can vouch for it.

Posted by Jack on 5 May 2012 @ 3pm