National Forest Scenic Byways
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Alabama [back to top]
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Natchez Trace Parkway (Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee)
Native Americans, Kaintuck boatmen, post riders, government officials, and soldiers all moved across this trail, creating a vital link between the Mississippi Territory and the fledgling United States. Pass through forests, cypress swamps, and farmland to meander through the rock-studded hills of Tennessee, cotton fields in Alabama, and Mississippi's rural countryside.
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Talladega Drive offers a bird's-eye view of scenic mountains, rock outcroppings, and small rural settlements within the Talladega National Forest. Heading towards Cheaha State Park and Alabama's highest peak, with an elevation of 2,407 feet, travel the backbone of Horseblock and Cheaha Mountains, the southernmost extension of the Appalachian Mountains.
Alaska [back to top]
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Seward Highway showcases the natural beauty of south-central Alaska between Anchorage and Seward. From jagged peaks and alpine meadows to breathtaking fjords and crystal lakes, find a concentrated series of diverse landscapes and experiences. See sights such as Beluga whales or dog teams in the winter.
Arizona [back to top]
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The Apache Trail Historic Road was used by Salado Indians as a migration route. The route follows the Salt River and is near the Roosevelt Dam and Superstition Wilderness area.
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Drive through high desert and forests, and see former Native American footpaths first used as horse paths by Conquistadors and prospectors, then as wagon trails for pioneers. While admiring the scenic beauty, imagine nomadic tribes of hunters, gatherers, trappers, outlaws, homesteaders, lumberjacks, and ranchers living along the byway.
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From the Desert to Tall Pines Scenic Road
This scenic road near the middle of Arizona, SR-288, straddles the Tonto and Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests in central Arizona, running north-south through the Sierra Ancha mountains from the junction with SR 260 to SR 188.
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Kaibab Plateau-North Rim Parkway
Travel through the Kaibab Plateau's meadows and forests of dense ponderosa pine and mixed conifer to the brink of the spectacular north rim of the Grand Canyon, 1,000 feet higher than the south rim. Watch for the abundant wildlife and experience breathtaking views of the canyon.
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Start your journey among giant saguaro cacti of the Sonoran desert and climb to shady conifer forests at nearly 9,000 feet, passing biological diversity equivalent to a drive from Mexico to Canada in just 27 miles. Enjoy spectacular views and recreational opportunities from hiking and camping to picnicking and skiing.
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Enjoy the breathtaking beauty of this small range of mountains located in east-central Arizona.
Arkansas [back to top]
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Named by many as one of the 10 most beautiful drives in the US, the Scenic 7 contains unsurpassed and dramatic views of the Ozarks and Ouachita Mountains. It runs north to south through central Arkansas.
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Located in the north/central portion of the state, the Mt. Magazine Scenic Byway includes a 20.4 mile segment of Arkansas State Highway 309 from the Magazine District forest boundary south of Paris to just north of Havana.
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This byway includes 35 miles of Arkansas State Scenic Highway 21 from the southern border of the Ozark National Forest, near Clarksville, to the northern border, near the Upper Buffalo Wilderness and Buffalo National River.
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Why is this spectacular scenic route called the Pig Trail Scenic Byway? Well, for one thing, the meandering nature of the route reminds one of a trail created by pigs wandering through the woods.
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The St. Francis Scenic Byway follows Arkansas State Highway 44 and Forest Service Road 1900 from the city of Marianna through Helena/West Helena. It is part of both the Great River Road-Arkansas and Crowley's Ridge Scenic Byways.
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Nestled inside the southeast corner of the Ozark National Forest, this route on Arkansas Highways 5 and 14 will draw you into the heart of the Ozarks.
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Talimena Scenic Drive (Arkansas, Oklahoma)
Visual delights await those who travel along the Talimena Scenic Drive. See vistas with shades of green in the foreground's forests to blue haze in the distant mountains. Rocky fields and trees gnarled from winter winds and ice testify to the harsh environment the early settlers encountered in these mountains.
California [back to top]
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Ancient Bristlecone Scenic Byway (Route 168)
This U.S. Forest Service Scenic Byway and State Scenic Highway climbs through pinyon-juniper woodlands.
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Angeles Crest Scenic Byway (Route 2)
This U.S. Forest Service Scenic Byway and State Scenic Highway winds along the spine of the San Gabriel Mountains. It provides views of mountain peaks, the Mojave Desert and the Los Angeles Basin.
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Follow the path of the legendary Sasquatch where more sightings have been reported than anywhere else on earth. If your search for Bigfoot proves fruitless, you'll find plenty more to keep you entertained.
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Carson Pass Highway (Route 88)
Carson Pass Highway is considered by many to be the most beautiful and visually dramatic of the several trans-Sierra highways in California.
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Emigrant Trail (California, Oregon)
This byway connects important Oregon and California routes by way of Modoc National Forest roads. This route is also culturally significant, as it is full of Native American and Euro-American history.
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Climbing over the Sierra's crest and through Beckwourth Pass to the east, the Feather River Byway offers memorable sights such as waterfalls, gigantic rock outcroppings, forested slopes, and delicate meadows.
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Jacinto Reyes Scenic Byway (Route 33)
This scenic highway winds between coastal mountain ranges and the Central Valley, past landscapes of pine forests and semi-desert vegetation.
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The King's Canyon Scenic Byway in the Sequoia National Forest showcases California's famous redwoods and beautiful geology.
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Winding through both Lassen National Forest and Lassen Volcanic National Park, this 185-mile loop is one of the most scenic drives in California.
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Lee Vining Canyon Scenic Byway
Flanked by the Ansel Adams and Hoover Wilderness Areas and Yosemite National Park, Lee Vining Canyon Scenic Byway takes you through glacier and volcano-created scenery; a dichotomous conflict between two primal elements.
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Known as the "land of rocks that float and mountains of glass," this byway takes the traveler on a journey through geological and historical sights that defy description.
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Traveling from a desert oasis to snow-peaked mountains, this route is unparalleled in the array of wild beauty offered.
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The Rim of the World Scenic Byway travels through some of the most naturally beautiful areas left in Southern California. Spectacular vistas and panorama exist everywhere along the route.
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Sierra Heritage Scenic Byway (Route 168)
This scenic byway runs through the Sierra Nevada landscape of granite walls and domes, providing spectacular views of majestic peaks in wilderness areas.
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Sweeping views of the Sierra Nevada, historic Ross Cabin, geologic features such as Fuller Buttes, Balloon Dome and Globe Rock, estuaries at Jackass Meadow, access to the John Muir and Ansel Adams wilderness areas, the cultural values experienced at the Sierra Mono Indian Museum; all on a 90 mile loop just outside Yosemite National Park. Add a side trip to the exact geographic center of California or Nelder Grove of Giant Sequoias. Welcome to the Sierra Vista Scenic Byway.
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This byway is highlighted by white-water rapids on the Smith River, redwoods, rhododendrons, ferns and diverse geological land forms and ecosystems.
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State of Jefferson Scenic Byway (California, Oregon)
The State of Jefferson Scenic Byway winds through the Siskiyou Mountains of northern California and southern Oregon.
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This mountain route along S1 from US 79 to I-8 provides views of mountain meadows, forests and the Anza-Borrego Desert 6,000 feet below.
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This byway offers a spectacular passage over the Sierra Nevada. Drive through the highest automobile pass in California and experience an elevation change of over one mile. Experience glacier-carved granite peaks, pristine lakes, wildflower-covered meadows, and lush evergreen forests with Giant Sequoia groves in this serene yet rugged landscape.
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Numerous vistas of outstanding natural attractions are along this National Forest Scenic Byway, which climbs from 2,000 ft. to 6,500 ft. A major portion of the route follows the path of early miners and settlers.
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This National Forest Scenic Byway traverses coastal plains, steep granite cliffs, arid manzanita and digger pine hillsides. It parallels the beautiful "wild and scenic" Trinity River.
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Winding through Tahoe National Forest, Yuba-Donner Scenic Byway showcases the Sierra Nevada peaks.
Colorado [back to top]
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Cache La Poudre-North Park Scenic and Historic Byway
This route has seen its share of traffic. Native Americans used this river canyon as a transit corridor, and trappers, miners and loggers passed through in the 1800s.
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When you drive on the Flat Tops, you'll see not only great scenery, but the birthplace of a concept. Development of any kind was barred around Trappers Lake two decades after the region was designated in 1891 as the second National Forest Reserve unit in the foreshadowing of the 1964 Wilderness Act.
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Grand Mesa Scenic and Historic Byway
This "playground in the sky" climbs from the rugged Plateau Canyon floor to the cool evergreen mesa forests, 11,000 feet up. Featured are hundreds of sparkling lakes, wildflower meadows and forests of shimmering aspen and pine. Take a side trip to Lands End Overlook where the Grand Valley unfolds below.
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The route is a crash course in Rocky Mountain ecosystems, leaping the steep divide between the South Platte and Clear Creek watersheds.
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This byway connects several southern Colorado towns and areas steeped in frontier legend and folklore.
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This is the highest paved road in North America, climbing more than 7,000 feet in just 28 miles and finally reaching an altitude of 14,270 feet. The Front Range sprawls below along with 100 miles of Rocky Mountain peaks.
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Peak to Peak Scenic and Historic Byway
This route provides a spectacular, close-up view of the Continental Divide. Attractions along the way include Rocky Mountain National Park, Golden Gate Canyon State Park, and the Black Hawk/Central City gaming district.
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Travel the "road to the sky" which offers views from the towering 14,000-foot San Juan Mountains to rolling hillsides speckled with ancient Indian pueblo ruins. Victorian towns offer both excitement and relaxation. Soak in hot springs, ride the narrow-gauge railroad, and sleep under the stars or in a cozy lodge.
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The very name of this byway alludes to the abundant silver mining that peaked here in the late 1880s. Once a toll road and stage route for the miners, this route now offers spectacular scenery along the Lake Fork of the Gunnison and Rio Grande Rivers.
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This route travels through the Crystal River Valley, whose well-watered reaches made it a favorite among both Native American and pioneer settlers. Scenic features include views of mountain ranges, fields of alpine wildflowers, farmlands & cattle ranches.
Florida [back to top]
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Apalachee Savannahs Scenic Byway
The Apalachee Savannahs Scenic Byway traverses the western end of the Apalachicola National Forest. Visitors will find uncommon plants, wild scenery, and outdoor adventure in canoeing, fishing and hunting.
Georgia [back to top]
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This byway provides a chance to experience the varied terrain of northwest Georgia as it travels U.S. 27, State Highways 156 and 136, and rural county roads.
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Russell-Brasstown National Scenic Byway
Surrounded by the beauty of the Chattahoochee National Forest, the byway winds through the valleys and mountain gaps of the southern Appalachians. From the vistas atop Brasstown Bald to the cooling mists of waterfalls, scenic wonders fill this region. Hike the Appalachian Trail or fish in a cool mountain stream.
Idaho [back to top]
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The Mesa Falls Scenic Byway offers travelers a scenic drive along the Falls River and past Upper and Lower Mesa Falls.
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Starting at Shoshone Falls to the south, this byway rolls northward through the European-style ski resort of Sun Valley and carves its way through the Sawtooth National Recreation Area.
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This byway offers travelers beautiful views of the Snake River Valley, the western slope of the Tetons, and the Falls River.
Kentucky [back to top]
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This destination-packed stretch of road highlights the grandeur and quality of Daniel Boone National Forest.
Louisiana [back to top]
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Recognized as one of the most scenic drives in Louisiana, many vistas along the 17-mile drive offer views of mesas, buttes, and sandstone outcroppings.
Michigan [back to top]
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Black River Harbor, one of only two harbors within the National Forest System, is a popular recreation area throughout the year. The harbor is approximately 15 miles north of Bessemer, Michigan, at the mouth of the Black River. The Black River flows through areas of large pine, hemlock, and hardwood trees and has a series of scenic waterfalls as it drops to meet Lake Superior. On September 19, 1992, Highway 513, which follows this section of the Black River, was officially dedicated as a National Forest Scenic Byway in recognition of its exceptional beauty and recreational opportunities.
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River Road Scenic Byway showcases all the AuSable River Valley has to offer. Surrounded by the natural beauty of the Huron National Forest, enjoy panoramic views from high bluffs, spectacular fall colors, or quiet winter splendor. Hike, canoe, birdwatch, snowmobile, or ski--River Road can be explored during any season.
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Along the shores of Lake Superior's Whitefish Bay is a segment of road set aside for the enjoyment of touring visitors. The Whitefish Bay National Forest Scenic Byway is a "Highway to the Past" that passes vast expanses of clear water and miles of secluded, sandy beaches. Many interesting historic and cultural features along this route are waiting for you to explore.
Minnesota [back to top]
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Avenue of Pines - TH 46, Deer River to Northome
The Avenue of Pines Byway cuts right through the heart of Chippewa National Forest, and borders the large Lake Winnibigoshish, revered by Minnesota anglers for walleye, northern pike and most other game fish.
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Travel this spectacular, winding byway by many pristine lakes, forests, swamps, rolling hills, and other unique features. Outdoor recreation, interpretive sites, and other exciting opportunities await the traveler. During fall, the northwoods is adorned with the brilliant colors of red sugar maples, bronze oak trees and glowing gold aspen and birch.
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The Lady Slipper Scenic Byway runs through the same forests and lakes where the Ojibwe tribe of Native Americans lived at the head of the Mississippi River.
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This byway follows the majestic shoreline of Lake Superior, the world's largest freshwater lake. Experience some of the most spectacular scenery in the country. The drive provides access to eight state parks, and the Superior National Forest and offers unlimited opportunities to enjoy the outdoors in all seasons.
Mississippi [back to top]
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Natchez Trace Parkway (Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee)
Native Americans, Kaintuck boatmen, post riders, government officials, and soldiers all moved across this trail, creating a vital link between the Mississippi Territory and the fledgling United States. Pass through forests, cypress swamps, and farmland to meander through the rock-studded hills of Tennessee, cotton fields in Alabama, and Mississippi's rural countryside.
Missouri [back to top]
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The Blue Buck Knob Scenic Byway travels through Missouri's Ozark hill country within the Mark Twain National Forest. It twists and turns through farmland, open pastures, and densely wooded hillsides.
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Stretching 23 miles over Missouri's Ozark hill country, the Glade Top Trail weaves along narrow ridge tops above a broken and rolling countryside.
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The Sugar Camp Scenic Byway travels through farms, pastures, and forested landscapes.
Montana [back to top]
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Beartooth Highway (Montana, Wyoming)
Providing visitors access to Yellowstone Park's northeast entrance, the Beartooth Highway makes its way across the rugged Beartooth Mountain Range in Montana and Wyoming. The road is the highest elevation highway in the Northern Rockies and provides dramatic views, unlimited outdoor recreation opportunities, and unparalleled wildlife watching.
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Winding through the vibrant country of central Montana, Kings Hill Scenic Byway offers many activities including fishing, hiking, boating, and skiing.
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Highlighting the southern half of Lake Koocanusa, the Byway connects the towns of Libby and Eureka along U.S. 37.
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Pioneer Mountains Scenic Byway
The Pioneer Mountains Scenic Byway bisects the Pioneer Mountains in some of the most breathtaking scenery in Montana. Along the way you may enjoy camping, hiking, fishing, the ghost town of Coolidge, and the remnants of the Elkhorn Mine.
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St. Regis-Paradise Scenic Byway
Following the Clark Fork River between St. Regis and Paradise is the St. Regis - Paradise Scenic Byway.
Nevada [back to top]
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The Ruby Mountains are Nevada's wettest, and therefore most verdant mountain range. Follow this winding road around the base of 11,249-foot Ruby Dome, up glacially-formed Lamoille Canyon.
New Hampshire [back to top]
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The Kancamagus Scenic Byway passes through the heart of the White Mountains while traversing the flank of Mt. Kancamagus, filled with scenic areas and overlooks. Visit the Russell Colbath Historic Site, which offers colonial history, and explore the Forest Discovery Trail, which provides forest ecology experiences in a living classroom.
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The White Mountain Trail offers New England's most rugged mountain scenery as it travels easily through three historic "notches" or mountain passes. Views abound of villages and unspoiled National Forest. Stops include views of Mount Washington and the grand Mount Washington Hotel, mountain cascades, wildlife, and the Appalachian Trail.
New Mexico [back to top]
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Take off from Taos, and enjoy the Alpine meadows, scenic vistas and breathtaking views of the northern New Mexico Mountains.
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Approximately 4 miles north of the town of Cedar Crest, the Sandia Crest Scenic Byway branches westward toward the Sandia Crest. The area offers scenic views of Albuquerque, the Rio Grande River, and Mount Taylor.
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Santa Fe National Forest Scenic Byway
Santa Fe National Forest Scenic Byway follows New Mexico State Highway 475 through the Santa Fe National Forest.
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Stretching 14 miles through the Lincoln National Forest, this route roams the front rim of the Sacramento Mountains, providing astounding views of the Tularosa Basin and the ceaselessly shifting sand dunes of White Sands National Monument.
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Trail of the Mountain Spirits Scenic Byway
The Trail of the Mountain Spirits beckons. Go where the spirits of miners, homesteaders, Indians, Spanish explorers, and mountain men have left their marks. Cross the Continental Divide, experience the wild Gila River, walk amongst the ruins of ancients to sense life before history, and hear the sounds of solitude.
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Believed to be an ancient path, Turquoise Trail travels between Albuquerque and Santa Fe. The natural geological formations found here are like nowhere else on Earth. See nature up-close in the Cibola National Forest and Sandia Mountain Wilderness Area. Appreciate the distinctive, artistic communities of Madrid and Los Cerrillos.
North Carolina [back to top]
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Blue Ridge Parkway (North Carolina, Virginia)
The Parkway provides spectacular mountain and valley vistas, quiet pastoral scenes, sparkling waterfalls and colorful flower and foliage displays as it extends through the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia and North Carolina.
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Cherohala Skyway (North Carolina, Tennessee)
The Skyway offers the cultural heritage of the Cherokee tribe and early settlers in a grand forest environment in the Appalachian Mountains. Enjoy mile-high vistas and brilliant fall foliage, as well as great hiking opportunities and picnic spots in magnificent and seldom-seen portions of the southern Appalachian National Forests.
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Forest Heritage National Scenic Byway
Travel back in time and explore history and beautiful scenery on the Forest Heritage Scenic Byway (U.S. 276) through the Pisgah National Forest. As you wind your way on old settlement roads past mountain peaks and cascading waterfalls, imagine how this landscape looked decades ago when modern forestry began.
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Forest Heritage Scenic Byway is highlighted by beautiful mountain scenery and rich local history in the Pisgah National Forest.
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Along the winding mountain roads of North Carolina is a beautiful stretch of scenic byway that leads through hardwood forests, river gorges, and rural countryside.
Ohio [back to top]
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Winding through the forested hillsides of the Little Muskingum River valley, this byway includes four historic covered bridges, as well as quaint churches, general stores and villages, and the Graysville Jail.
Oklahoma [back to top]
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Talimena Scenic Drive (Arkansas, Oklahoma)
Visual delights await those who travel along the Talimena Scenic Drive. See vistas with shades of green in the foreground's forests to blue haze in the distant mountains. Rocky fields and trees gnarled from winter winds and ice testify to the harsh environment the early settlers encountered in these mountains.
Oregon [back to top]
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Apart from remarkable scenery, this byway is known for its diversity: charming towns, a majestic national forest, rocky peaks, and wild rivers.
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This byway cuts a path through the mountains, lakes, and forests of central Oregon. Volcanism and glaciation formed more than 150 lakes for which the region is well known. See outstanding examples of lava flows, alpine lakes, and meadows. Cross paths taken by such historic figures as Kit Carson.
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This 106-mile loop takes you through the Elkhorn Mountains, gold-mining ghost-towns, and along elegant lakes and rivers. You can learn a lot of history here, and also hunt, fish, camp, boat, ski, and hike.
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Emigrant Trail (California, Oregon)
This byway connects important Oregon and California routes by way of Modoc National Forest roads. This route is also culturally significant, as it is full of Native American and Euro-American history.
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Journey from river's edge to mountain top and down to valley floor. Savor panoramic views of rugged basalt cliffs and fertile fields, rimmed by snow-tipped peaks. Tour foundries, galleries, and museums. Touch the weathered track of the historic Oregon Trail. Watch the majestic Snake River tumble through North America's deepest canyon.
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Historic Columbia River Highway
Travel to magnificent overlooks that provide views of the Columbia River and waterfalls, including Multnomah Falls. Springtime has magnificent wildflower displays, including many endemic plants. The Columbia River formed the last leg of the Lewis and Clark Expedition and was part of the early route of the Oregon Trail.
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McKenzie Pass-Santiam Pass Scenic Byway
Experience dramatic views of the snowcapped High Cascade Peaks. The panorama of lava fields and six Cascade peaks is made more striking by the contrast between the black lava and white snow. The mountains are mirrored in crystal-clear lakes, and the byway passes beautiful waterfalls, including Sahalie and Koosah Falls.
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Pacific Coast Scenic Byway - Oregon
Starting in Astoria and traveling south to Brookings, the Pacific Coast Scenic Byway provides views of amazing coastal scenery. The road winds by estuarine marshes, clings to seaside cliffs, passes through agricultural valleys, and brushes against wind-sculpted dunes. Charming small towns, museums, state parks, overlooks, historic bridges, and lighthouses ensure a delightful journey.
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Traveling along the Wild and Scenic Rogue River, the Rogue-Coquille Scenic Byway offers beautiful wooded pathways, geologic formations, spectacular views, and hunting, fishing, whitewater rafting, boating and picnicking.
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From rolling, oak-covered hills to towering coniferous forests; from roaring whitewater rapids to incised inter-canyon lava flows; the Rogue-Umpqua Scenic Byway invites you to experience 172 miles of diverse river and mountain landscapes. Drive alongside the Upper Rogue and North Umpqua Wild and Scenic Rivers, both of which contain world-class fisheries.
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State of Jefferson Scenic Byway (California, Oregon)
The State of Jefferson Scenic Byway winds through the Siskiyou Mountains of northern California and southern Oregon.
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This byway offers some of the best up-close views of thundering waterfalls, ancient forests, rushing whitewater, and cool, placid lakes. The drive begins in the historic logging city of Estacada, immersing you in old growth forest. Continue and see snowcapped volcanic peaks and the breathtaking Wild and Scenic Clackamas River.
Pennsylvania [back to top]
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Longhouse Scenic Byway is a loop that runs through Allegheny National Forest. It is surrounded by various kinds of foliage, from Black Cherry trees to Red Pines, and has several campsites and picnic sights to stop at along the way.
South Carolina [back to top]
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On this byway, visitors will be able to see some of the most scenic landscape in the Sumter National Forest.
South Dakota [back to top]
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This byway will lead you on a delightful adventure as it winds its way around spiraling "pig-tail" shaped bridges, through six rock tunnels, among towering granite pinnacles and over pristine, pine-clad mountains. Highlights include Mt. Rushmore, Harney Peak, Sylvan Lake, the Needle's Eye and Cathedral Spires rock formations.
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Located in the northern Black Hills, this byway follows US 14A through Spearfish Canyon. The narrow canyon walls rise sharply skyward from Spearfish Creek as the highway winds through the canyon.
Tennessee [back to top]
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Cherohala Skyway (North Carolina, Tennessee)
The Skyway offers the cultural heritage of the Cherokee tribe and early settlers in a grand forest environment in the Appalachian Mountains. Enjoy mile-high vistas and brilliant fall foliage, as well as great hiking opportunities and picnic spots in magnificent and seldom-seen portions of the southern Appalachian National Forests.
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Natchez Trace Parkway (Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee)
Native Americans, Kaintuck boatmen, post riders, government officials, and soldiers all moved across this trail, creating a vital link between the Mississippi Territory and the fledgling United States. Pass through forests, cypress swamps, and farmland to meander through the rock-studded hills of Tennessee, cotton fields in Alabama, and Mississippi's rural countryside.
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Ocoee Scenic Byway, the first National Forest Byway, winds through the Cherokee National Forest, passing Parksville Lake, the Ocoee River Gorge and rising to magnificent views of the Tennessee Valley, the Cumberland Plateau and the Blue Ridge Province.
Utah [back to top]
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Beaver Canyon Scenic Byway (U-153)
Several recreational facilities are available along this route. The Tushar Mountain Range provides year-round recreation, and Elk Mountain Ski and Summer Resort offers skiing in the winter and golf in the summer. Beaver Canyon is a fall color favorite.
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Big Cottonwood Canyon Scenic Byway
Big Cottonwood Canyon takes visitors through dramatic rock formations and past lush wetland meadows, through the alpine scenery of the Wasatch-Cache National Forest and alongside the rushing waters of Big Cottonwood Creek. Tall mountain slopes beckon to hikers and skiers, inviting them to experience terrain that is majestic in any season.
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Cedar Breaks Scenic Byway (U-148)
Although only 6 miles long, this route is filled with color, from the flowered meadows of the Dixie National Forest to the multi-colored rock amphitheatres of Cedar Breaks National Monument.
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The Energy Loop: Huntington/Eccles Canyons Scenic Byway
The Energy Loop: Huntington/Eccles Canyons Scenic Byway winds across the Manti-La Sal National Forest, rising up to 10,000 feet above sea level. Explore the rich history of industrial development as you view coal mining operations, historic mining towns, and coal-fired power plants. Nearby Sanpete Valley contains some of the best-preserved Mormon Pioneer settlements in existence.
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Providing access to two of the most scenic fishing spots in Utah, this highway will take you through beautiful mountain meadows with a variety of vegetation and wildlife in the Fishlake National Forest.
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Flaming Gorge-Uintas National Scenic Byway
The byway meanders over the eastern flank of the Uinta Mountains and through the Ashley National Forest and Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area. View wildlife in their native habitats and experience the "real West" as passed down through western folklore of early explorers, homesteaders, mountainmen, outlaws and cowboys.
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Little Cottonwood Canyon Scenic Byway
Beginning at the eastern border of the Salt Lake Valley, Little Cottonwood Canyon exposes the glory of the Wasatch Mountains, a recreational and scenic getaway draped in the Wasatch-Cache National Forest and crowned with views of peaks which rise to nearly 12,000 feet.
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From Logan to Garden City, this byway parallels the Logan River through Logan Canyon, passing through dense forests, lush meadows, rugged rock formations and panoramic views. Each season brings a colorful show, especially in autumn.
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Markagunt High Plateau Scenic Byway (U-14)
Climbing steeply through narrow Cedar Canyon and into the Dixie National Forest, the route is ablaze with color in the fall, the mountainsides covered with red maples and golden oaks.
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Mirror Lake Scenic Byway - UT Section
Heading east from Kamas through the Wasatch-Cache National Forest, the Mirror Lake Highway is one of the most popular mountain routes in the state.
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From Nephi to Payson, this route has breathtaking views of the Wasatch Range and 11,929-foot Mt. Nebo, its tallest mountain. See flat bottomlands, high-alpine conifers, red rock formations, gray sandstone cliffs and salt flats all in the same day. Sights include Devil's Kitchen, Walker Flat and Mt. Nebo Wilderness.
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Visitors journeying up this narrow canyon enjoy alpine beauty, excellent recreational opportunities at sparkling Pineview Reservoir, before the byway climbs through the Wasatch-Cache National Forest to some of northern Utah's loveliest viewpoints
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Scenic Byway 12 takes you to the heart of the American West. This exceptional 124-mile route negotiates an isolated landscape of canyons, plateaus, and valleys ranging from 4,000 to 9,000 feet above sea level. You'll encounter archaeological, cultural, historical, natural, recreational, and scenic qualities while driving this exhilarating byway.
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Scenic Byway 143 - Utah's Patchwork Parkway
Scenic Byway 143 - Utah’s Patchwork Parkway serves as the western gateway to a breathtaking route across Utah’s high plateaus, connecting to Heritage Highway 89 and Scenic Byway 12, Utah’s first All American Road. These routes allow travelers to experience a nationally renowned passage through two national parks and two national monuments as they explore the vast landscape between Interstate 15 and Interstate 70.
Virginia [back to top]
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Big Walker Mountain Scenic Byway
An alternative to six miles of Interstate 77 and the Big Walker Interstate tunnel, the Big Walker Mountain Scenic Byway traverses 16.2 miles of State Highway 717 and US 52/21 in the Jefferson National Forest.
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Blue Ridge Parkway (North Carolina, Virginia)
The Parkway provides spectacular mountain and valley vistas, quiet pastoral scenes, sparkling waterfalls and colorful flower and foliage displays as it extends through the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia and North Carolina.
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This National Forest Scenic Byway weaves through a landscape of diverse vegetation, scenic views, unique geological formations and an abundance of wildlife. In addition, there are numerous historic places-the remnants of a once thriving mining community.
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Mount Rogers Scenic Byway treats you to an incredible visual experience as it laces back and forth over whitewater streams and passes the southwest slopes of Whitetop Mountain.
Washington [back to top]
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Travel the glacier-fed White River from Enumclaw, over Chinook Pass, to the fertile valley of Naches. Spectacular views of Mount Rainier, dense forests, towering peaks, rocky ridges, and river canyons dominate this journey. Pass by the unique basalt flows of the Columbia Plateau, lush sub-alpine meadows, and waterfalls.
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The Mountain Loop Scenic Byway loops through the Mt. Baker- Snoqualmie National Forest and provides access to three wilderness areas and hundreds of miles of hiking trails.
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Mount Baker Highway (Route 542)
Mount Baker Highway is the only access to the magnificent Mount Baker. The byway offers a range of stunning sights and adventure for any visitor.
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The eastern edge of the North Cascades Highway begins in the remote high desert of the Methow Valley and rises gently as it approaches Washington Pass and the snow-capped peaks of the North Cascade Mountains.
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Pacific Coast Scenic Byway - Washington
Enjoy the complexity and richness of Washington's coastal communities as 360 miles of highway lead you through a unique region.
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The Sherman Pass Scenic Byway is 40 miles long and travels from Republic, WA to Kettle Falls, WA. It passes through Washington's highest maintained pass, Sherman Pass. Surround yourself with the rich history of Washington on the Sherman Pass Scenic Byway.
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This byway takes travelers through land devastated by the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens into the very heart of Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument.
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Follow the thundering Skykomish River from pastoral Puget Sound through the towering peaks of the Cascade Mountains. At Stevens Pass the byway descends sharply to the fragrant pine forests and fruit orchards of the Wenatchee River Valley. Historic communities shaped by the rugged landscape share their stories and their hospitality.
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Enjoy outdoor recreation in any season on the versatile White Pass Scenic Byway. Its astounding beauty and eclectic style will keep you coming back for years.
West Virginia [back to top]
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Travel through a wild and undeveloped portion of the Monongahela National Forest. Hardwood forests cover rolling, mountainous terrain capped by dark spruce at high elevations. Traverse a narrow and steep-walled valley with views of clear mountain streams. Sights include Cranberry Glades Botanical Area, Summit Lake, and Falls of Hills Creek.
Wisconsin [back to top]
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This byway takes State Route 77 through the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest.
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Heritage Drive runs through the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, comprised of a mix of hardwood trees, giant hemlocks, and pines.
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Beartooth Highway (Montana, Wyoming)
Providing visitors access to Yellowstone Park's northeast entrance, the Beartooth Highway makes its way across the rugged Beartooth Mountain Range in Montana and Wyoming. The road is the highest elevation highway in the Northern Rockies and provides dramatic views, unlimited outdoor recreation opportunities, and unparalleled wildlife watching.
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One of three byways that cross the Bighorn National Forest, this byway offers a variety of views: from Shell Canyon and the breathtaking Shell Falls, to the gorgeous mountain peaks and limestone outcroppings of the Bighorn Mountains.
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Buffalo Bill Cody Scenic Byway
U.S. Highway 14-16-20, the Buffalo Bill Cody Scenic Byway, follows the North Fork of the Shoshone River through the Wapiti Valley to the East Entrance of Yellowstone. It is known for its abundant wildlife, astonishing rock formations, and recreation.
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This byway includes US 16 between Ten Sleep and Buffalo, through the Big Horn National Forest. It is a popular route to Yellowstone National Park, the Black Hills and Mount Rushmore.
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U.S. Highway 14A travels up to Medicine Mountain and the Medicine Wheel National Historic Landmark. Medicine Wheel Passage offers spectacular mountain views as well as a glimpse into Native American history.
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Snowy Range Scenic Byway cuts through alpine landscape, following Hwy 130 between Centennial and Saratoga.
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Wyoming Centennial Scenic Byway
Wyoming Centennial Scenic Byway follows U.S. 26-287 over Togwotee Pass between Dubois and Moran Junction. The byway then follows U.S. 191-26-89 to Jackson. From Jackson, the continues on U.S. 189-191 to Pinedale.
Multi-State [back to top]
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Beartooth Highway (Montana, Wyoming)
Providing visitors access to Yellowstone Park's northeast entrance, the Beartooth Highway makes its way across the rugged Beartooth Mountain Range in Montana and Wyoming. The road is the highest elevation highway in the Northern Rockies and provides dramatic views, unlimited outdoor recreation opportunities, and unparalleled wildlife watching.
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Blue Ridge Parkway (North Carolina, Virginia)
The Parkway provides spectacular mountain and valley vistas, quiet pastoral scenes, sparkling waterfalls and colorful flower and foliage displays as it extends through the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia and North Carolina.
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Cherohala Skyway (North Carolina, Tennessee)
The Skyway offers the cultural heritage of the Cherokee tribe and early settlers in a grand forest environment in the Appalachian Mountains. Enjoy mile-high vistas and brilliant fall foliage, as well as great hiking opportunities and picnic spots in magnificent and seldom-seen portions of the southern Appalachian National Forests.
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Emigrant Trail (California, Oregon)
This byway connects important Oregon and California routes by way of Modoc National Forest roads. This route is also culturally significant, as it is full of Native American and Euro-American history.
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Natchez Trace Parkway (Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee)
Native Americans, Kaintuck boatmen, post riders, government officials, and soldiers all moved across this trail, creating a vital link between the Mississippi Territory and the fledgling United States. Pass through forests, cypress swamps, and farmland to meander through the rock-studded hills of Tennessee, cotton fields in Alabama, and Mississippi's rural countryside.
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State of Jefferson Scenic Byway (California, Oregon)
The State of Jefferson Scenic Byway winds through the Siskiyou Mountains of northern California and southern Oregon.
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Talimena Scenic Drive (Arkansas, Oklahoma)
Visual delights await those who travel along the Talimena Scenic Drive. See vistas with shades of green in the foreground's forests to blue haze in the distant mountains. Rocky fields and trees gnarled from winter winds and ice testify to the harsh environment the early settlers encountered in these mountains.
