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Scenic byways in the United States

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Scenic byways in the United States

Scenic byways in the United States are highways noted for their scenic, historical, archaeological, natural, cultural, and recreational qualities. They are designated by national or state agencies.

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National

National byways include:

  • Bureau of Land Management Back Country Byways, designated by the Bureau of Land Management (U.S. Department of the Interior)
  • National Forest Scenic Byways, initiated by the United States Forest Service (U.S. Department of Agriculture)
  • National Scenic Byways, managed by the Federal Highway Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) Some National Scenic Byways are classified as All-American Roads, a higher status reserved for more distinctive roadways. These byways are marketed under the term "America's Byways".

    • The National Scenic Byway Foundation, a not-for-profit organization, was founded in 2003 to support efforts for development, management and marketing of scenic byways by the Federal Highway Administration and byway organizations.

    State

    States also designate scenic byways, which is the first step towards designation of National Scenic Byways by the Federal Highway Administration.

    Generally the state byways are designated by the state's department of transportation and are nominated with the assistance of the department of natural resources and tourism offices. The District of Columbia and 48 states are part of the National Scenic Byways Program.

    Native American

    The Navajo National Scenic Byways were developed by a task force including the Arizona Department of Transportation, and Bureau of Indian Affairs and are administered with the Federal Highway Administration.

    References

    Scenic byways in the United States Wikipedia
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