West end: I-84 / US 97 in Biggs Constructed 19 February 1997 | Length 460.3 km | |
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Existed: February 19, 1997 – present East end: OR 7 / I-84 in Baker City Counties Sherman County, Oregon, Wasco County, Oregon | ||
Highway 12 a journey through time scenic byway
Journey Through Time Scenic Byway is a scenic byway in the U.S. state of Oregon. It spans five Oregon counties and comprises portions of U.S. Route 97, Oregon Route 218, Oregon Route 19, U.S. Route 26, and Oregon Route 7. The John Day River meanders through much of its route. The byway offers glimpses into the geologic and pioneer history of Oregon.
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Highway 12 a journey through time scenic byway
Route description
From Biggs, the byway follows U.S. 97 south through Shaniko to Antelope, then turns east on OR 218 to Fossil. The John Day Fossil Beds National Monument is nearby. From Fossil the byway continues on OR 19, turns southward near Kimberly, and goes generally eastward again on U.S. 26. On U.S. 26 it passes through the communities of Dayville, Mount Vernon, John Day, and Prairie City. At Austin Junction it continues on OR 7 eastward to Baker City.
History
The Journey Through Time Scenic Byway was designated as an Oregon State Scenic Byway on February 19, 1997.
