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Woodlands Trace (KY, TN)

" tennessneed " — Lots of opportunities for hikes, back roads for SUV's or biking and small lakes for canoeing. There are 170,000 acres with no buildings except for...

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Talimena Scenic Drive (AR,OK)

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America's Byways in Winter

Snow in the forecast means snowshoeing, ice-skating, dog-sledding, and skiing, while in the South, sunny skies provide the perfect winter getaway. Spend the short winter days and long winter nights outdoors on America's Byways!

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Feb 8 2010	Lake Charles to Host Mardi Gras Gumbo Cook-off
Feb 5 2010	50th Annual Iceworm Festival on Alaska's Marine Highway

Feb 5 2010	Annual Yukon Quest Dog Race on the George Parks Scenic Highway Scenic Byway
Feb 4 2010	Candlelight Ski Event on Historic Bluffs Scenic Byway

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Don’t let a less-than-pleasant economy keep you from experiencing some of the country’s finest getaways! For an exciting, close-to-home vacation that is both fun and budget-friendly, explore one of America's Byways near you.

Have you ever thought of art as an adventure? From ancient to cutting-edge contemporary -- any way you picture it, the art of America’s Byways will take you and your family on an inspiring visual journey.