America's Byways® Press Room
In the News 2004

The Call of Fall

October 3, 2004

"Take a drive: ...choose one of California's six designated national scenic byways to explore..."

Online article mentions driving byways as one way to enjoy the season.

Sacramento Bee - Travel

Detroit Neighborhood News

Annual Cleanup Dusts Woodward
April 28, 2004

Article invites citizens to attend the annual Woodward Pride Corridor Clean-up sponsored by the Woodward Avenue Action Association.

The Detroit News (Detroit, MI)

Program Products in the Post

April 9, 2004

The front page of the Washington Post's Travel Section mentions the program's free map offer in the Comings & Goings section.

Washington Post - Travel

The Other Louisiana

Fishing, Boating, Bird-watching and Hunting in the Pelican State
April 1, 2004

"...this All-American Road is home to so much wildlife that nature lovers can't help but go a bit ga-ga here."

Extensive feature discusses the outdoor recreation opportunities that have garnered Louisiana the distinction of "A Sportsman's Paradise." The Creole Nature Trail's abundant wildlife is also highlighted, as is its designation as an All-American Road.

Trailer Life (Ventura, CA)

Travel Tip - Great Drives

Plan your next trip with the program's newly relaunched website
April 1, 2004

"We want people to understand the diversity of experiences our byways have to offer--beautiful vistas, hiking, festivals and cultural activities."

Rob Draper in Sunset Magazine (Menlo Park, CA)

Scenic Byways in the Heartland

April 1, 2004

"...these roads should be on the must-drive list of any RV traveler who wants to explore our country's best natural attractions."

Features an extensive seven page, photo-filled profile of the National Historic Road, Ohio River Scenic Byway, and Canal Way Ohio Scenic Byway. The history and attractions of each byway are highlighted as well as background on the National Scenic Byways program.

Trailerblazer (Dallas, TX)

A Cool Way to See Alaska

Ferry System Delves Deep into Inside Passage
March 29, 2004

"Think two steps to the left of a traditional cruise, something like the waterborne equivalent of an off-road vehicle."

Article discusses the Alaska Marine Highway ferry system's new Fairweather, which travels alongside the National Scenic Byways route deep into the Inside Passage and other hard-to-reach places.

Travel Weekly (Secaucus, NJ)

Neck of the Woods

Old Canada Road travels through farmland and timberland on its way to Quebec.
March 1, 2004

"The 78 miles of U.S. Route 201 from Solon to the Canadian border offers travelers an outsized sense of adventure."

Home & Away Magazine - Illinois

Selma to Montgomery March Byway

Civil War tourism gives way to civil rights tourism in Alabama
February 2, 2004

"Selma, Montgomery and Birmingham form a triangle of important black heritage sites and monuments. Events that made Alabama a civil rights battleground are now being remembered in state-of-the-art museums and historic preservation projects."

MSNBC.com - Travel

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