Exploring the Remote Trans-Taiga Road: A Journey to the Farthest Point from Town in North America
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Summary
The Trans-Taiga Road is a remote gravel road extending 666 km east from the James Bay Road to access dams and generating stations along the La Grande River.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledThis is the farthest you can get from a town on a road in North America!
At the far end you will be 745 km from the nearest town!
It was built to access the various dams and generating stations that extend upriver along the La Grande River.
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