If you’d like to take a trip back in time, just look for a simple brown and yellow sign. These signs mark the location of officially designated Wisconsin Rustic Roads, routes that showcase some of the state’s most beautiful rural scenery. These routes help bikers, hikers and motorists plan unforgettable trips. The lightly traveled routes cover more than 669 miles and offer visitors a chance to experience unique terrain, outstanding views and timeless rural scenery.

The Rustic Roads program marks an important milestone this year – it’s the 40th anniversary of the state’s first rustic road. It’s a great time to explore a road less travelled by discovering one of Wisconsin’s 117 designated Rustic Roads.

Here are four routes that are great places to start your trip back in time.