Highway 101
U.S. Route 101, otherwise known as U.S. Highway 101, is a north–south United States Numbered Highway that runs through the states of California, Oregon, and Washington, on the West Coast of the United States. Other names are the…
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North Cascades Highway, Washington
The first National Scenic Highway in the United States, the North Cascades Highway provides visitors with sweeping vistas, alpine meadows, wildlife watching opportunities and recreation galore. This mountain scenic drive begins in Sedro Woolley and…
San Juan Skyway Colorado
Traveling through the dazzling multihued San Juan Mountains and making stops at historic towns of great significance, Colorado’s San Juan Skyway Scenic and Historic Byway is often considered an essential journey for road trippers, traveling…
Rim Drive, Crater Lake National Park Oregon
Located in Crater Lake National Park, Rim Drive is a 33 mile, or 53 kilometer, road around the lake, and is the primary transportation when using a car. Along the way there are 30 unique overlooks with…
The Loneliest Road in America / Highway 50
From ghost towns and state parks to hot springs and Sagebrush Saloons, the Loneliest Road is alive with passions to chase. Along the way, you’re bound to enjoy Highway 50’s endless vistas, friendly communities, and…
Peter Norbeck National Scenic Byway
The scenic byway is named after Peter Norbeck, a US senator and governor for South Dakota, who chose the layout of the Iron Mountain Road in the 1930s This byway has a length of 70-mile…
Payette River Scenic Byway
This Payette River Scenic Byway follows the Payette River through the Boise and Payette National Forests, with the byway being packed with stunning scenery year-round and plenty of opportunities to hop out for some fun…
Hells Canyon Scenic Byway
The Hells Canyon Scenic Byway is a 218-mile loop encircling the Wallowa Mountains, intersecting with Interstate 84 at La Grande and Baker City. Extremes in the land define this Byway and have likewise shaped the…
Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
The Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway forms a diamond-shaped loop with vertices at Moab, Helper, Vernal, and Grand Junction. There are 2 main sections as shown below and passes through several notable sites. The 328-mile Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway in Carbon, Duchesne, Emery, and Grand counties, Utah; and…
Journey Through Time Scenic Byway
The Journey Through Time Scenic Byway stretches 286 miles through north central to eastern Oregon. Beginning in the community of Biggs and ending in Baker City, this Byway meanders through ghost towns and small farming…