Featured Travel Stories
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All Aboard America's Byways
Sep 27, 2004
in Featured Travel Stories A whistle blows on a dark night, stirring excitement and longing for the glory days of the railroad. The romance of destinations unknown speaks to the soul of the explorer. America's Byways bring you all the thrills, adventure, and nostalgia of train rides. From the Oregon Coast Explorer on the Pacific Coast Scenic Byway - Oregon to the Tioga Scenic Railroad on the Great Lakes Seaway Trail in New York, you can ride rails that cling to mountainsides, barrel through desert canyons or beside shimmering lakes, or wind through twisting, towering canyons.
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Small Town Festivals
Jun 17, 2008
in Featured Travel Stories Big cities have lots of festivals, music and art, but if you are looking for more unconventional vacation destinations with down-home values, sincere hospitality, unconventional entertainment, and fun festivals, you can find them in the small towns along America's Byways.
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Romantic Getaways on America's Byways
Jun 7, 2010
in Featured Travel Stories Like most things in life, road trips are better enjoyed with the one you love. Whether you embark in the warmth of summer or in the midst of a long winter, let America's Byways set the mood on your romantic getaway.
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- Beaches, Boat Rides, Cultural Experiences, Movies, Nature, Romantic Escapes, Small Towns, Weekend Getaways
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Family Adventures on America's Byways
Apr 1, 2008
in Featured Travel Stories and The Holidays with Friends and Family Break out the boots, shake out your sweaters, and unpack the camera, because soon the colorful panorama of fall will fade into the monochromatic shades of winter, leaving nothing left to worry about but where to take your family for the holidays. From New York to California, America's Byways come to life with a variety of memorable activities for any family.
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Family Trips on America's Byways
Sep 24, 2003
in Featured Travel Stories and The Holidays with Friends and Family Tired of choruses of "are we there yet?" coming from the back seat? America's Byways offer a wide range of activities -- scenic, historic, and just plain interesting -- to suit any family.
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- Family Activities, Famous People, Festivals, Nature
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Colonial History
Jul 18, 2006
in Featured Travel Stories North America was a new world, a land of mystery, paved in gold. European countries sent their people across the Atlantic, and several sites along America's Byways preserve the history of the many cultures that have claimed this land.
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- Battlefields, Colonies, Forts, History, Presidents, Settlers
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Historic National Road Celebrates Its Bicentennial
Mar 29, 2006
in Featured Travel Stories Two hundred years ago this year, President Thomas Jefferson commissioned the construction of a National Road. As the leader of a growing nation he envisioned that such a road would assist westward progress and promote commercial travel over the Alleghany Mountains. The road unified the nation physically and psychologically, politically and economically. It facilitated growth as well as economic and social exchange. Celebrate the bicentennial of the Historic National Road this year as you drive all or part of the Byway through Maryland, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois.
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Find Wintertime Traditions on America's Byways
Feb 19, 2008
in Experience Winter on America's Byways, Featured Travel Stories, and The Holidays with Friends and Family In many regions in the nation, wintertime, with its cold days and long nights, gets a bad rap. For the savvy traveler, America's Byways deliver exciting experiences to get you through the long months before spring. Meet a Bald Eagle, send off dogsled riders, or enjoy a spin on an outdoor ice rink.
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A Journey of Discovery
Apr 19, 2005
in Featured Travel Stories Follow the path of Lewis and Clark on your own exploration of America. You will pass through fields of wheat and sunflowers, over mountain passes and gorges, and into the heart of the West as seen by Lewis and Clark. Start your own journey of discovery, and let America's Byways lead you to your destination.
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- American West, Famous People, Frontiers, Museums
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Affordable Adventures on America's Byways
Feb 2, 2010
in Featured Travel Stories and Getaways: Byways on a Budget Don’t let a less-than-pleasant economy keep you from experiencing some of the country’s finest getaways! For an exciting, close-to-home vacation that is both fun and budget-friendly, explore one of America's Byways near you.
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America's Biggest, Smallest, Hottest, and Everything in Between
Sep 17, 2009
in Featured Travel Stories America's Byways take you through the most intriguing places in a nation famously varied in its wonders. As you experience the United States' most illustrious drives you will come across a multitude of extremes. Whether it's the country's hottest, longest, tallest or first, you'll find plenty of reasons to stop along America's Byways.
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Clean Country Livin' on America's Byways
May 11, 2007
in Featured Travel Stories and The Holidays with Friends and Family From corn mazes and pumpkin catapults to bustling farmers markets, America's Byways offer unique adventures that show a simpler agrarian lifestyle.
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- Agritourism, Festivals, Food And Drink, Industry, Wineries
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Deserts of America's Byways
Apr 20, 2007
in Featured Travel Stories For most visitors to the true desert, the experience is overwhelming and a little frightening, but what adventure isn't?
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- Deserts, Scenic Views
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Discover Ancient History on America's Byways
Nov 9, 2009
in Featured Travel Stories Long before explorer ships dropped anchor near the shores of modern-day America, many Native American civilizations rose and fell. Drive America’s Byways and discover ancient burial mounds, cliff dwellings, petroglyphs, and prehistoric earthworks as they whisper of sacred rituals and a different way of life.
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- Archaeology, History, Native Americans
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Enigmas Along America's Byways
Jun 8, 2007
in Featured Travel Stories For the intrepid traveler, America's Byways can be pathways to a few of the country's most intriguing tales. Some stories are whimsical, some unnerving, and some downright weird. Pack a shovel and a flashlight, and keep a close eye on your fellow travelers. People have been known to disappear.
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Expeditions and Explorations on America's Byways
Apr 28, 2009
in Featured Travel Stories From prehistoric times through to the modern day, explorers have braved the elements to travel, record, and map our country. Read about a few of the more well-known explorers who changed the rugged landscapes of this nation forever.
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Wanted: Byway Outlaws
Oct 31, 2006
in Featured Travel Stories America's history is one of struggle, where the difference between outlaw and lawman depends on how many people you have in your posse or the size of your gun. As you explore America's Byways, dig deeper into the history of good guys and bad guys and see how outlaws and lawmen shaped America.
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Extreme Adventure Travel
Sep 23, 2003
in Featured Travel Stories All road trippers have a sense of adventure, but some travelers are looking for something more extreme. For travelers looking for a rush, America's Byways® is home to some exciting adventure activities.
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Fall Foliage Viewing on the America's Byways
Sep 23, 2003
in Featured Travel Stories Autumn brings beautiful fall foliage for leaf peepers and America's Byways® are some of the best places to view the changing colors.
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Farming Heritage on America's Byways
Mar 8, 2005
in Featured Travel Stories As the nation's population shifts from the country to the city, our children might begin to think that milk comes in plastic gallons and that corn comes in a can. Well, America's Byways can help you educate your kids (and maybe even yourself) about our country's agricultural heritage. Get your hands dirty as you travel to working farms that maintain the flavor of old-fashioned traditions.
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- Agritourism, Culture, Farms, History
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Gardens on America's Byways
Jun 7, 2005
in Featured Travel Stories Follow America's Byways through some of the most resplendent gardens in the country. The gardens feature fountains, water gardens, themed gardens, and creative topiary.
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Happy 10th Birthday, America's Byways!
Sep 25, 2006
in Featured Travel Stories September 2006 marks the tenth anniversary of the designation of the first National Scenic Byways and All-American Roads. Since 1996, the program's noteworthy America's Byways, which at present number 126, have brought travelers to some of the nation's most intriguing locales. In the beginning, the program consisted of just twenty of America's finest routes. Today, these classic drives offer new adventures in addition to the qualities that earned them their status as America's Byways. Wherever your travel plans take you, chances are you won't be far from one of the original National Scenic Byways and All-American Roads.
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- Birds, Celebration, Commemoration, Fall, History, Landmarks, Nature, Wildlife
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Highways of Waterfalls
Jun 1, 2009
in Featured Travel Stories A trickle, a stream or a cascade -- water in motion provides a special thrill. Sunlight sparkling in rainbows of mist, thunderous torrents, or the chill of spray can be a refreshing treat whether hiking through verdant forests or scorching deserts. From east, west and many places in between, America's Byways have outstanding scenery in their cascading falls.
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- Nature, Scenic Views, Waterfalls
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Hints of Spring on America's Byways
Mar 1, 2008
in Featured Travel Stories Though it's still wintry in some parts of the country, spring is right around the corner. It's never too early to plan a trip along a byway to celebrate the change of the seasons. Here are some ideas for viewing the spectacular blooming wildflowers and trees that cloak the roadsides.
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- Flowers, Nature, Scenic Views, Wildflowers
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Historic Battlefields on America's Byways
Jan 18, 2007
in Featured Travel Stories As you travel America’s Byways, walk across some of the battlefields where war once raged, watch a reenactment, or take a guided tour among crucial historic sites. Try to imagine the sacrifice and carnage that once tore apart these now peaceful landscapes.
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Historical Battlefields
Sep 16, 2003
in Featured Travel Stories Experience the country's military history on America's Byways. All across the United States are locations of battles and military history, which are important to understand the country's past. Walk in the footsteps of soldiers along one of the many battlefields or forts, and visit local museums and interpretive centers to learn about these important moments.
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- Battlefields, History, Military
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Honoring Those Who Perished
May 21, 2004
in Featured Travel Stories This Memorial Day, save the boating and barbecues for another sunny day, and take a trip to honor those who have given their lives in the service of our country. America's Byways lead you to many historic sites. From Civil War battlefields to the boyhood homes of former presidents, memorials across America stand as testaments to our remembrance of the past.
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- Battlefields, History, Military
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Mountain Getaways
Sep 23, 2003
in Featured Travel Stories Many of America's Byways meander through striking mountain ranges, offering numerous activities and gorgeous scenery to travelers adventurous enough to brave their peaks and valleys.
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- Mountains, Scenic Views
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Oceans and Great Lakes on the America's Byways
Aug 2, 2007
in Featured Travel Stories When the summer months roll in, cool off along the great waters of America's Byways. In the Atlantic and the Pacific Oceans, or on the great inland seas of the Great Lakes, America's Byways offer plenty of watery adventures.
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Outdoor Adventures on America's Byways
Apr 22, 2004
in Featured Travel Stories Fine weather brings warm temperatures, sunny days, and a great chance to experience what America's Byways have to offer both on and off the road. Here are some drives that have many outdoor options.
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- Outdoor Recreation, Scenic Views
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Outdoor Fountains
Sep 8, 2008
in Featured Travel Stories Who says art can’t be fun? Or wet, for that matter? All across the United States, you can enjoy whimsical, historic, and magnificent outdoor fountains and water features beyond the confines of conventional museums. Pay your last respects to the carefree days of summer by visiting some of the most prominent and impressive works of water art along America’s Byways.
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Pieces of Quirky Americana
Sep 23, 2003
in Featured Travel Stories Experience America's quirkiness on America's Byways. Want to see the world's only monument to presidential bathing, or a tribute to a comic book superhero? All this and much more can be found on America's Byways.
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Presidential Pathways
Feb 15, 2006
in Featured Travel Stories President Thomas Jefferson once wrote, "A morsel of genuine history is a thing so rare as to be always valuable." Seek out some presidential history on America's Byways, and you'll find some true gems.
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- History, Mount Rushmore, Presidents
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Rock Climbing Adventures on America's Byways
Jun 27, 2005
in Featured Travel Stories Ernest Hemingway said, "There are only three real sports: bull-fighting, car racing and mountain climbing. All the others are mere games." While touring along America's Byways might lack bull-fighting and local law enforcement discourages car racing, rock climbing opportunities abound along the nation's byways. From Yosemite's soaring glacially carved big walls along Tioga Road/Big Oak Flat Road to the White Mountains near Kancamagus Scenic Byway in New Hampshire, high quality climbing spots stretch from coast to coast.
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- Climbing, Outdoor Recreation, Rock Climbing
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Sunken Treasures of America's Byways
May 1, 2008
in Featured Travel Stories From downed freighters to battle-scarred Spanish galleons, you’ll find an incredible world of long-buried shipwrecks on America’s Byways. In the frigid waters of Lake Superior and warmer Atlantic tidewaters off the coast of Florida, a world of haunting scenes and sunken landscapes awaits the adventurous at heart.
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- Great Lakes, History, Museums, Mystery, Shipwrecks, Underwater
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Tempt Your Tastebuds along America's Byways
Dec 2, 2008
in Featured Travel Stories and Food and Drink Road-tripping is hungry work, but rather than fill the backseat with wadded-up fast food wrappers and paper cups, add some savor to your trip with fine dining and authentic local cuisine along America's Byways®.
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- Farmer's Markets, Festivals, Food And Drink, Restaurants
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American Cinema On America's Byways
Jan 18, 2007
in Featured Travel Stories Devoted movie fans regularly make pilgrimages to America's Byways in hopes of catching glimpses of classic locales. Take a tour through genres and decades as you relive some of your favorite moments in cinema.
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The Awe-Inspiring Art of America's Byways
Dec 10, 2009
in Featured Travel Stories and The Holidays with Friends and Family Have you ever thought of art as an adventure? From ancient to cutting-edge contemporary -- any way you picture it, the art of America’s Byways will take you and your family on an inspiring visual journey.
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- Art, Family Activities, Museums, Urban Adventures
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Tracing Historic Routes
Sep 16, 2003
in Featured Travel Stories Along America's Byways, travelers have the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of early settlers or modern pioneers. Long before automobiles, ancient Indian tribes carved their own paths through the country.
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Treading Lightly - Ecotourism on America's Byways
Sep 11, 2007
in Featured Travel Stories As humanity spreads across the globe, the untouched and protected places become increasingly precious. Ecological tourism, or ecotourism, is a growing movement by travelers seeking to explore the natural world with minimum impact. America's Byways deliver you to wild scenery, wildlife rich areas, and a leave-no-trace ethic of outdoor adventure.
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- Nature, Nature Watching, Nature Working, Scenic Views, Wildlife Viewing
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Haunting America's Byways
Oct 7, 2009
in Featured Travel Stories Ghost hunters take note: America's Byways® are haunted. From cemeteries to theaters, hotels to parks, supernatural phenomena keep visitors on their toes. If you're seeking an otherworldly experience, let America's Byways lead you into a new realm.
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Waterways and Byways
Apr 24, 2007
in Featured Travel Stories Transportation over land is a recent development when compared to thousands of years of water transport. Today, America's Byways parallel these routes, highlighting the history and culture of life along the waterways.
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- Historic Times And Places, History, Water
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Mouthwatering Vintages On America's Byways
Sep 30, 2010
in Featured Travel Stories, Food and Drink, Get Outdoors! For Fall Fun, and The Holidays with Friends and Family Whether you prefer traditional wines such as Chardonnay, Merlot, or Sauvignon, or the more eclectic, non-grape, fruit wine varieties, America's Byways provide an appetizing avenue to the wine adventure of a lifetime.
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Discovering America's National Parks on America's Byways
Mar 31, 2009
in Featured Travel Stories and The Holidays with Friends and Family Known worldwide as hallmarks of immense beauty, moving history, and unrivaled recreational activities, America’s National Parks draw citizens and international travelers alike to discover the matchless experience each park provides. Drive America’s Byways through these national parks from coast to coast along icy fjords, 19th-century aqueducts, coastal marshes, and beyond.
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The Lincoln Bicentennial on America's Byways in 2009
Jan 22, 2009
in Featured Travel Stories Get swept up in the fervor overtaking the nation for the Lincoln Bicentennial. For 200 years, our 16th President's legacy has permeated America to the depths of our pockets. Even if you just spent your last 5-dollar bill, you'll still find the influential American president immortalized in your pennies. Look beyond your pockets to America's Byways and experience the life of Lincoln at historic sites and our nation's Bicentennial celebrations all along the way.
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Get Fit! Get Active on America’s Byways
May 6, 2011
in Featured Travel Stories and Get Fit! Get Active: Kids Outdoors There is plenty to do along America’s Byways to get you and your family moving toward a healthier lifestyle, while experiencing all there is to see and do this summer. This summer, we will challenge you to not just travel America's Byways, but to experience them as the means toward a healthy lifestyle change.
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