Stories
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All Natural: The Arts and Crafts Movement
Jul 15, 2004
To truly experience the essence of the Arroyo Seco Historic Parkway, it's important to discover a truly historic movement which significantly influenced its culture. The Arroyo Seco was the center for the Arts and Crafts movement on the West Coast. The movement started in the United Kingdom between the late 1850s and early 1860s and is characterized by a disregard for industrialization, with followers of the movement building their own houses out of as many natural materials as possible and handcrafting as much of their environment as possible.
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Amish Country Byway: A New Perspective
Feb 18, 2005
The Amish Country Byway will allow you to experience first-hand the culture and life-style of the Amish, but remember that they are people just like you with their own history and their own reasons for living life in a simpler way. Be respectful and considerate of those you meet in order to have the best possible experience while visiting this preserved piece of history.
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Appalachian Culture and History on the Blue Ridge Parkway
Apr 15, 2008
in Goodyear’s Top 50 Scenic, Comfortable Drives The diverse history and culture of the southern Appalachian Mountains awaits you along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Split-rail fences, old farmsteads, and historic structures complement views of distant mountains and neighboring valleys. While traveling this road, view the smoke-like haze that gives the Smoky Mountains their name.
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Big Sur: A Journey of American Literature
Jun 11, 2005
For over a hundred years, Big Sur has been a fertile area for artistic advancements, a variety of authors immortalize the place with the written word. Make your journey down Big Sur Coast Highway a pilgrimage of American literature. Stop in at museums and libraries dedicated to writers and their craft, visit sites immortalized in the pages of literature, and walk in the footsteps of your favorite author. In the late 19th century, Robert Louis Stevenson lived briefly in the area, followed by the likes of John Steinbeck, Henry Miller, and Jack Kerouac. Unlike many areas honored in literature, Big Sur remains relatively unchanged over the years.
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Cultural Treasures on the Lincoln Heritage Scenic Highway
Jul 13, 2010
in Goodyear’s Top 50 Scenic, Comfortable Drives Wander the beautiful grounds of Federal Hill Mansion. Savor the smooth taste of perfectly-aged bourbon. Marvel at miniature buildings. These treasures and more await you in the green fields and valleys of the Lincoln Heritage Scenic Highway.
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Culture of Cache Valley
Jul 1, 2004
From mountain men to mountain climbers, Logan Canyon has fostered a variety of cultures from its earliest days. As cultures have shifted and evolved over the last few centuries in this corner of northern Utah, memories of the past are still in place, which means you can experience a variety of cultural influences as you visit the byway. Cultural influences of mountain men and tribal natives still surface from time to time in the now modern cultures of agriculture and industry.
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Culture of Liberty on the Religious Freedom Byway
Jun 17, 2010
Did you know Maryland citizens were once legally prohibited from worshiping as they chose? Although Maryland was founded on the premise of religious freedom, citizens weren’t able to fully exercise this right until after the American Revolution. Take a trip on the Religious Freedom Byway and watch the struggle for religious freedom unfold.
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Driving the Mother Road - Highlights of Historic Route 66
Sep 16, 2005
in Getaways: Byways on a Budget and Goodyear’s Top 50 Scenic, Comfortable Drives Route 66 means different things to different people, but freedom is always a common theme. Known during its heyday as America's Main Street, the byway holds a special place in the collective consciousness as the herald of a new era of travel.
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Facing the Thunder: Niagara Falls
Feb 15, 2005
If you haven't already, join the thousands captivated by one of the largest volume waterfalls in the world, the legendary Niagara Falls. Whether you choose to view the raw power of the Niagara as something to worship or as a challenge to conquer, you'll find that both the native tribes of the area and the daredevils that have gone over its rim, the Niagara Falls represent facing the thunder.
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Fine Wines and Wineries on the Delaware River Scenic Byway
Sep 30, 2010
in Food and Drink, Goodyear’s Top 50 Scenic, Comfortable Drives, and The Holidays with Friends and Family With more than two centuries' experience to draw upon and landscapes that are not only beautiful but productive, wineries near the Delaware River Scenic Byway present a combination of great scenic vistas and great-tasting wine.
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Gather at Colonial Parkway this Holiday Season
Dec 15, 2010
in The Holidays with Friends and Family Holly garlands and mistletoe, sweet-roasted goose and ham, traditions and cheer, family and friends - Colonial Williamsburg on the Colonial Parkway in Virginia brings the joy and magic of an old-fashioned holiday to you and your family.
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Get Moving on Woodward Avenue
Jul 13, 2011
in Get Fit! Get Active: Walking Tours Get moving on the byway where transportation is a culture -- Woodward Avenue in Metro Detroit, the birthplace of America's automobile industry. Explore and experience the place that put the world on wheels -- but do it on foot!
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Have Some Cheesy Fun on the Amish Country Byway
Nov 24, 2010
in Food and Drink, Get Fit! Get Active: A Healthier Diet, and The Holidays with Friends and Family Make your taste buds dance with delight when you sink your teeth into delicious cheeses made on the Amish Country Byway! As you drive through the rolling hills and past the peaceful farms of central Ohio, stop at some of the cheese-making factories and enjoy the delightful flavors of a variety of cheeses!
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Hey Paul! Tall Tales of the Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway
Apr 1, 2005
The world of American tall tales contains several giants, such as Pecos Bill, Johnny Appleseed, and John Henry. But towering over them all is Paul Bunyan, the incredible lumberjack, and the communities along the Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway celebrate his larger than life legacy.
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Hiawatha: Fact vs. Literature in Minnehaha Park
Mar 31, 2006
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow has been described as the first truly American poet. Hiawatha became America's most widely read poem of the 19th Century, spreading the fame of Minnehaha Falls and the uppermost regions of the Mississippi. Despite many misconceptions, both fact and literature contribute to the beauty of Minnehaha Park.
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Holiday Fun on A1A Scenic & Historic Coastal Byway
Feb 10, 2011
in The Holidays with Friends and Family Get into the holiday spirit in sunny St. Augustine on the A1A Scenic & Historic Coastal Byway in Florida.
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Hot Dog! Signs Along Historic Illinois 66
Jul 7, 2005
American roadways have nearly always shared a special relationship with billboards. Signs along the roadway not only entice motorists, but also entertain them along their journey. Historic Route 66 in Illinois preserves the road signs of the mid-twentieth century, and with them the culture and humor of America.
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Life Alongside the Atlantic on the Outer Banks Scenic Byway
Sep 8, 2010
For generations, the rough waters of the Atlantic have driven the inhabitants of the Outer Banks of North Carolina to pit their ingenuity and courage against relentless nature.
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Listen to the Music of the Country Music Highway
Sep 29, 2009
Amidst the farms of Eastern Kentucky, under clear skies watching over thirsty crops, the grassy hills surrounding the Country Music Highway have produced more hit country stars than any other region per capita.
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Miles of Meals along Historic Route 66
Feb 25, 2011
in Food and Drink Are you hungry for savory burgers seared on the grill, or freshly-scrambled eggs slathered in sweet tangy ketchup? The roadside diners of Historic Route 66 are just the place to satisfy your cravings.
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Mouthwatering Vintages On America's Byways
Sep 30, 2010
in Featured Travel Stories, Food and Drink, Get Outdoors! For Fall Fun, and The Holidays with Friends and Family Whether you prefer traditional wines such as Chardonnay, Merlot, or Sauvignon, or the more eclectic, non-grape, fruit wine varieties, America's Byways provide an appetizing avenue to the wine adventure of a lifetime.
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Native Cultures of the Past and Present on the Cherokee Hills Byway
Jul 13, 2010
Respect for tradition, preservation of a unique heritage, effective self-governance – these values are as important to the Cherokee Nation today as they have been for thousands of years. A cultural journey awaits on the Cherokee Hills Byway.
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Nuts to You! On Alabama's Coastal Connection
Nov 24, 2010
in Food and Drink and The Holidays with Friends and Family The pecan nut has won its way into the hearts and lives of people living around Alabama's Coastal Connection.
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People and Cultures on America's Byways
Oct 6, 2006
The heart of any road is the people and communities that live alongside it. Take the pulse of America's Byways when you drive these roads, rich in cultural heritage.
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Romantic Getaways on the Great Lakes Seaway Trail
Jun 7, 2010
in Goodyear’s Top 50 Scenic, Comfortable Drives Take a few days with your sweetheart on the Great Lakes Seaway Trail and experience the natural beauty of its winding waterways and picturesque towns together.
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Tastes of Louisiana on the Great River Road
May 24, 2010
in Food and Drink and The Holidays with Friends and Family One of the few things locals on Louisiana's Great River Road love more than making food or eating it is talking about it. Everyone agrees: elsewhere, people may eat to live, but in Louisiana, people live to eat. Spend a few days on the southern end of the Great River Road and find out for yourself.
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Taste the Music of the Great River Road
Sep 29, 2009
No matter what kind of music you love, you’ll get your fill on the Great River Road. Traversing ten states, the Mississippi River has tasted every type of lifestyle and every type of music. Travel the Great River Road and get a taste of the music for yourself.
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The Colorful Cultures of the Big Sur Region
Aug 19, 2004
Though the rocky coast of the Big Sur may look much the same as it did in the 1500s, the Big Sur has had its share of cultural changes throughout history. The rich Native American, Mexican, and European cultures have created a truly unique cultural atmosphere.
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Up a Canal on the Ohio and Erie Canalway
Mar 4, 2005
In the beginning of the 19th century, the Ohio & Erie Canal opened up a passageway of growth for Ohio. In 1827 the price of wheat rose from ten cents to a dollar a bushel because of the canal. As the need arose, port towns began popping up along the river -- providing a place for supplies, entertainment, and rest, among other things. Canal Fulton, built in 1814, prospered as one of these port towns and to this day contains many relics from those times.
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Y'all Ready for Some Country?
May 5, 2004
Ya'll ready for some country? A trip down Kentucky's Country Music Highway in a big ol' truck don't get no countrier. Winding through eastern Kentucky, the Country Music Highway passes through the hometowns of country music legends and other important attractions in country music history.
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Yosemite's Pioneers
Jun 15, 2005
As you travel Tioga Road/Big Oak Flat Road, remember the imprint left by great lovers of wilderness to protect this area for your enjoyment. Artists such as Ansel Adams, writers and conservationists like John Muir, and early recreation enthusiasts like Royal Robbins brought fame to the valley, as well as a philosophy of environmental awareness that has shaped policy regarding national parks ever since.
