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Historic National Road Mentioned in New York Times Motorcylce Trip Article
"The whole idea about motorcycle touring is that it is about the journey, not the destination. Somehow, when you’re sitting on a motorcycle, your mind-set is different."
Grant Parsons, managing editor for American Motorcyclist magazine, recommends several ideal motorcycle trips in a New York Times feature article. The Historic National Road is one of the roads he recommends motorcyclists should venture on. “It’s the kind of thing you want to slow down and take your time on,” Parsons said.
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).
