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Admire the Heavens at Cedar Breaks on Utah's Patchwork Parkway
Aug 26, 2010
in Get Fit! Get Active: Heart, Mind and Soul and Get Outdoors! And Enjoy Nature Come to Point Supreme at Cedar Breaks National Monument and be prepared to marvel at the heavens on Utah's Patchwork Parkway.
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An Underground World Below the Skyline Drive
Jul 1, 2009
in Get Fit! Get Active: Kids Outdoors Head on out to Skyline Drive in the Shenandoah National Park of Virginia and explore some of the region's captivating caverns for a one-of-a-kind adventure your kids will never forget.
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Blooms on the Blue Ridge Parkway
May 27, 2008
One of the best places in the U.S. to see spring and summer symphonies of color and beauty is the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina and Virginia. From brilliant flame azaleas to open meadows scattered with blazing star, daisies, and geraniums, an entire orchestra of blooms awaits all who travel along this 469-mile stretch of Appalachian grandeur.
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Colonial Gardens on Ashley River Road
May 22, 2008
Every spring, near the southern tip of South Carolina, uplifting aromas, low-hanging Spanish moss, and brightly-colored flowers come together to bring feelings of freedom and life to all who travel the Ashley River Road. Enjoy glorious vistas designed and enjoyed as early as the 1800s while you learn about this exciting slice of American history.
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Cycle Alabama’s Coastal Connection on the Eastern Shore Trail
Sep 7, 2011
in Get Fit! Get Active: Go Biking This Fall Get exercise and fresh air by experiencing Alabama's Coastal Connection the car-free way – with a road or mountain bike ride along the Eastern Shore Trail.
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Death Valley's Barren, Breathtaking Landscapes
Jul 16, 2004
Death Valley Scenic Byway, which traverses Death Valley National Park from its west entrance on Highway 190 to the east edge of the park, is one of the most unique and dynamic routes in the western United States. Death Valley National Park has more than 3.3 million acres of spectacular desert scenery, stark and jagged. Its scenic diversity includes deep rugged canyons, sand dunes, and, surprisingly, even fragile wetlands.
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Ecosystems Collide on Trail of the Mountain Spirits Scenic Byway
Jul 1, 2009
The Trail of the Mountain Spirits Scenic Byway in southwestern New Mexico is home to the world’s first wilderness area. Come see what led conservationist Aldo Leopold to advocate the area’s preservation as you travel the byway through the convergence of the Chihuahuan Desert, the Sonoran Desert, the Rocky Mountains, the Great Plains, the Mexican Plateau, the Great Basin, and Mexico’s Sierra Madre Mountains.
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Experience True New England on Connecticut State Route 169
Sep 10, 2009
in Goodyear’s Top 50 Scenic, Comfortable Drives Connecticut State Route 169 declares its distinction from the urban sprawl of the East Coast with its quiet village landscapes, scenic woodlands, and quaint farmsteads amid fertile river bottoms and rolling hills.
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Explore the Wilds of Panther Creek Along the East Tennessee Crossing
Sep 8, 2010
in Get Fit! Get Active: Heart, Mind and Soul and Get Outdoors! And Enjoy Nature In less than a mile's hike along the Norris Blackburn Trail of the East Tennessee Crossing, you can experience an area that, according to local legend, panthers once inhabited.
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Flowers and Gardens on the George Washington Memorial Parkway
May 23, 2008
From the quiet expanses of Turkey Run Park to George Washington’s historic estate at Mount Vernon, a dazzling variety of both naturally occurring and cultivated flowers awaits throughout spring and summer along the glistening waters of the Potomac River. Drive the George Washington Memorial Parkway to experience breathtaking scenes found nowhere else in the nation.
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Gardens Galore on the Arroyo Seco Historic Parkway
May 23, 2008
Southern California is known for its enduring growing season and warm weather. What better way to enjoy them both than with a visit to the lush gardens along the Arroyo Seco Historic Parkway? Follow this byway from the Huntington Botanical Gardens to the Audubon Center at Debs Park and from the Lummis Home and Gardens to the Los Angeles State Historic Park, where you will find the abundant flora of Earth’s vitality delightfully displayed.
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Gardens of the Brandywine Valley Scenic Byway
May 21, 2008
From the old family wineries to the immense gardens of Winterthur and Longwood, this genteel region of the Brandywine Valley Scenic Byway has some of the best horticultural landscapes in the world. Come experience the enchanting vistas and centuries-old estate gardens for yourself along Brandywine Valley Scenic Byway.
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Hunt for Golden Mushrooms along the West Cascades Scenic Byway
May 18, 2011
in Food and Drink and Get Fit! Get Active: A Healthier Diet Find tasty treasure and enjoy the striking beauty of our National Forests as you hunt for Oregon's prized state mushroom, the Pacific Golden Chanterelle, along the West Cascades Scenic Byway.
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Hunting for Wildlife on the Lakes to Locks Passage
Apr 5, 2004
Visitors expecting to find only scenic views of the Adirondacks on the Lakes to Locks Passage: The Great Northeastern Journey may be surprised to find how much company they have -- both in the air and along the footpaths. This All-American Road boasts residents with both feathers and fur. Wildlife viewing draws thousands of outdoor enthusiasts to northeastern New York each year. Take the Lakes to Locks Passage, and you can see what all the fuss is about.
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Lava and Landmarks along the Outback Scenic Byway
Jul 1, 2009
Transitioning from forests and lakes to sagebrush and desert, the Outback Scenic Byway offers an awe-inspiring view of the diverse nature and landscapes of southern Oregon. Round up the family and head out on this resplendent northwestern drive for an unforgettable encounter with nature.
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Natural Marvels on the Nebo Loop
Jul 1, 2009
in Get Outdoors! For Fall Fun and Goodyear’s Top 50 Scenic, Comfortable Drives Starring the highest mountain in the Wasatch Mountain Range-Mount Nebo-the Nebo Loop Scenic Byway traverses amongst rustic mountain formations, dewy forest mornings, and breathtaking scenic overlooks in some of Northern Utah’s finest wilderness. Take a trek on the byway’s abundant trails and find magnificent beauty that will catch your eyes and pique your interest.
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Natural Wonders of the Loess Hills
Jul 1, 2009
in Goodyear’s Top 50 Scenic, Comfortable Drives Come explore the Loess Hills Scenic Byway’s natural wonders that have been in the making for thousands of years. Not only is there an enormous hoard of fossils, but glaciers have also passed through the area, creating silt deposit hills that are unique to the world, save for the Yellow Hills in China.
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Nature Watching at its Best
Sep 22, 2003
Travel America's Byways and see some of the most captivating landscapes and interesting wildlife the country has to offer. From rugged mountain peaks to the crashing waves of the ocean, the beauty and diversity of nature can be seen on America's Byways.
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Observing Mountain Wildlife on the Chinook Scenic Byway
Aug 5, 2004
Naturalists are predictably attracted to the Chinook region. With over 50 species of mammals and 130 species of birds in the area surrounding the Byway, there is a very good chance you will see all kinds of critters as you drive along this scenic route.
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Otherwordly Landscapes Along the Outback
Mar 15, 2005
Would you ever live in the summit of an active volcano? 10,000 years ago a group of Native Americans chose Newberry Crater as their home, and now you can drive through the crater and see why they chose this pinnacle high above the ground. Pathways made of miles of glowing basalt and obsidian flows make up the structure of the summit, making the Newberry National Volcanic National Monument one of the most outstanding geological features in central Oregon.
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Peer into Watery Depths on the Florida Black Bear Scenic Byway
Sep 30, 2010
in Get Fit! Get Active: Kids Outdoors, Get Outdoors! And Enjoy Nature, and Goodyear’s Top 50 Scenic, Comfortable Drives Indulge in one of the famous glass bottom boat tours at Silver Springs Park for a nostalgic adventure along the Florida Black Bear Scenic Byway. Through the clear glass windows set into the boat's hull, see dozens of species of fish, snails, clams, crawfish, and turtles swim below you - no scuba gear required!
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See the Birds and Butterflies on the Creole Nature Trail
Aug 27, 2010
in Get Outdoors! And Enjoy Nature Bring your bird books and your binoculars to see birds and butterflies at the Peveto Woods Bird & Butterfly Sanctuary, located on the Creole Nature Trail west of Holly Beach.
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Take a River Boat Tour on Big Bend
Aug 27, 2010
in Getaways: Escaping the Cold and Get Outdoors! And Enjoy Nature You'll need a boat to see many of the rare and endangered critters who live in the moss-decked cypresses and verdant wetlands of Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park on the Big Bend Scenic Byway in Florida.
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The Arctic World along Trail Ridge Road/Beaver Meadow Road
Jul 1, 2009
“It is hard to describe what a sensation this new road is going to make. You will have the whole sweep of the Rockies before you in all directions,” said Horace Albright, director of the National Park Service during the Trail Ridge Road/Beaver Meadow Road construction in 1931. Experience this “sensation” Horace described as you ascend America’s highest continuously paved road to an astonishing elevation of 12,183 feet.
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The Extraordinary Gardens of Grand Rounds Scenic Byway
May 23, 2008
Come visit the extraordinary gardens along Grand Rounds Scenic Byway where the metropolitan mingles with natural beauty of these urban gardens.
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Travel the Two Worlds of Coronado Trail
Jul 1, 2009
Experience the solitude of nature along the Coronado Trail in Arizona. One of Arizona’s best kept secrets, this seldom-traveled byway offers stunning displays of nature in diverse environments all year round. So, pack up the car, leave the world behind, and head out on the Coronado Trail.
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Traverse the Back Country on Alabama’s Coastal Connection
Oct 6, 2011
Spend an afternoon outdoors along the Hugh S. Branyon Back Country Trail system and see a variety of plant life and wildlife as you explore the back country on Alabama's Coastal Connection.
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Treading Lightly - Ecotourism on America's Byways
Sep 11, 2007
in Featured Travel Stories As humanity spreads across the globe, the untouched and protected places become increasingly precious. Ecological tourism, or ecotourism, is a growing movement by travelers seeking to explore the natural world with minimum impact. America's Byways deliver you to wild scenery, wildlife rich areas, and a leave-no-trace ethic of outdoor adventure.
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Walk Amidst Wildflowers on the Flint Hills Scenic Byway
May 27, 2008
in Getaways: Byways on a Budget, Get Fit! Get Active: Heart, Mind and Soul, and Goodyear’s Top 50 Scenic, Comfortable Drives Located in the heart of the Flint Hills Scenic Byway, the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve offers you a chance to unwind among an amazing combination of unspoiled prairie and rare wildflowers.
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Watching for Sea Life on the California Coast
Jul 15, 2004
The San Luis Obispo North Coast Scenic Byway's proximity to the ocean and several bays provide crucial habitat for California's unique sea life and birds. Take the time to visit so you can see for yourself the plentiful wildlife, visible from the byway.
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Wildlife to Watch on the Wichita Mountains Byway
Sep 30, 2010
in Get Outdoors! And Enjoy Nature Weave your way through prairie grasslands, steep mountains and winding canyons to the Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge on the Wichita Mountains Byway in southwest Oklahoma. You might glimpse Rocky Mountain elk, white-tailed deer, and even Texas longhorn cattle munching on the grassy steppe.
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Wildlife Viewing on Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway
Mar 1, 2005
Visit Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway and see its dramatic lava flows and deep caldera lakes. The byway's assets are not limited to geological wonders; several protected wildlife reserves and two national parks house diverse wildlife enough to please even the most jaded of enthusiasts.
