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America's Byways Highlighted in MSNBC Fall Foliage Feature
"Luckily, New England is hardly the only part of the United States where travelers can take in the spectacular colors of the season. Why not take your own leaf-peeping trip along less-traveled roads?"
MSNBC recently featured three America's Byways in an article that explores fall foliage beyond New England. The article highlights the Cherohala Skyway, Pend Oreille Scenic Byway, and the Historic Columbia River Highway, and includes tips for traveling the byways.
Two America's Byways Featured in Baltimore Sun Fall Foliage Article
"Here's a fall foliage smackdown, with recommendations for places to go leaf-peeping in both regions, from the Northeast's king crimsons, to the West's golden underdogs."
Two America's Byways were mentioned in a recent issue of the Baltimore Sun. The article, titled, "Foliage Smackdown: Eastern reds vs. Western golds," compares the fall foliage of the Eastern and Western states and mentions the Kancamangus Highway and the Connecticut Route 169 as two hallmarks of New England fall foliage.
America's Byways Featured in "Drives of a Lifetime"
"Sometimes it's the journey, sometimes it's the destination—and sometimes, it's both. National Geographic Traveler has scoured the globe for the world's most beautiful, interesting, and off-beat road trips."
_National Geographic_ has featured some of America's Byways in its September 2009 issue in an article titled, "Drives of a Lifetime." Byways featured in the article include the Cherohala Skyway (TN), Brandywine Valley Scenic Byway (DE), Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway (OR), the Great River Road (MN, WI, IA, IL), Seward Highway (AK), Trail of the Ancients (CO), and the San Juan Skyway (CO).
Hells Canyon Scenic Byway Featured in VIA Magazine
""Yeeeee-haw!" Ken Erough cried, having waited more than 70 years for the opportunity to howl at the towering walls of Hells Canyon. "Lordy, mama! That's what I'm talkin' about!" Then the raft lurched again, this time straight down. If you have never seen a silver-haired septuagenarian suddenly take flight against the blue skies of eastern Oregon, that alone is worth the trip to one of the Northwest's most scenic—and uncrowded—natural wonderlands."
VIA magazine, a travel magazine for AAA members in Northern California, Nevada, Utah, Montana, Wyoming, Alaska, Oregon, and southern Idaho, recently published an article about Hells Canyon Scenic Byway in its July/August 2009 issue. Article author Bruce Newman highlights his journey along the byway, which included stopping at fascinating historic sites, admiring scenic views, and embarking on a river-rafting adventure on the Snake River.
