America's Byways® Press Room
In the News 2009
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).
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.
Photographer Wins Contest for Book on Colorado Byways
Jim Steinberg, a longtime Steamboat Springs photographer, was awarded first place in a ForeWord Magazine contest for his latest book, “Colorado Scenic Byways: Taking the Other Road.” According to a ForeWord news release, Steinberg, owner of Portfolio Publications and The Portfolio Collection, was honored June 1, along with 219 other authors in 61 categories.
Grand Rounds Scenic Byway Praised by Portland Native
"Fact is, Minneapolis has something I crave and Portland ought to have -- a nationally designated Scenic Byway that is walkable and bikable (much of it with separate bikeways, no less)."
While visiting Minneapolis, Portland native Mary Pitman Kitch was amazed by the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway-- a 53-mile byway that accommodates bicyclists and travelers on foot.
Washington Heritage Trail to be Featured in Travel Publication
Martinsburg and Berekely County, towns along Virginia's Washington Heritage Trail, will be featured in an upcoming issue of "Trips and Getaways," a travel publication that features mid-Atlantic travel destinations. The issue will run in mid-June. The publication has previously published pieces on Shepherdstown, Harpers Ferry, Charles Town and areas in the Potomac Highlands of West Virginia.
Alaska's Marine Highway A Most Beautiful Ferry Ride
"...the 150-mile voyage...is extraordinary..."
At the top of BudgetTravel's list of the most beautiful ferry rides in the U.S., is the entire Alaska Marine Highway System. The ferry ride from Bar Harbor, Maine on the Acadia Byway to Winter Harbor, Maine on the Schoodic Scenic Byway is also listed.
Connecting People and Places
"...take advantage of byways to connect different park units geographically and thematically..."
Experience dozens of national parks while traveling along America's Byways. Read the National Park Service press release about the feature article on byways.org.
NM Byways Included in New Lonely Planet Guidebook Series
Lonely Planet is releasing a new series of guidebooks in March, called 'Trips'. Routes outlined in the Arizona and New Mexico guide include Route 66, the "Turquoise Trail" between Albuquerque and Santa Fe, and the Geronimo Trail Scenic Byway, a 105-mile trip between Truth or Consequences and Silver City, N.M.
Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway Celebration to be Featured on Upcoming TV Show
A new TV variety series, “Calaveras Gold, The Best of Calaveras Country!”, featuring the Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway celebration in the first episode, will air on Channel 7 Community Television in the first week of February 2009.
Several Byways Recognized among America's Best Snowy Drives
"...perhaps the best way to enjoy the sub-zero weather isn't by the fireplace but in your car."
Lakes to Locks Passage (NY), Payette River Scenic Byway (ID), San Juan Skyway (CO), Seward Highway (AK), and Scenic Byway 12 (UT) are among the byways recognized in an article on Forbes.com as America's Best Snowy Drives. Forbes consulted the National Scenic Byways Program and National Park Service when compiling their list.
