Play on crystal clear rivers and lakes, amid snowcapped peaks and abundant wildlife. At the byways center is a gem of a destination, the city of rocks national reserve, home to more than 700. Thousand springs scenic byway visit southern idaho. Experience the rich legacies of idaho when you travel the sacajawea historic byway. Scenic byways are maintained by corridor management plans. Whether you are looking for a day trip, weekend getaway or planning a road trip, our guides provide you with the perfect scenic drive.
The salmon river scenic route follows central idahos largest river north from its headwaters in the sawtooth range through desert canyons to the tiny town of north fork. Approved by the idaho transportation department in october, the snake river canyon scenic byway will cover more than 50 miles and run through the areas wine. There are famous drives here, including the blue ridge parkway, the natchez trace, and some of the prettiest sections of the great river road. In idaho, taking the road less traveled is a wonderful way to explore the state.
With music blasting, good friends by your side, and boundless beauty around every corner, road trips can be a real gamechanger when it comes to holiday picks. Find charming towns filled with fascinating history and things to do. Thanks to a grant from the idaho scenic byways program and the idaho transportation department, watchable wildlife along with its partners has erected signs at 58 idaho birding trail sites that are located along a scenic byway. That means theres a lot to see with at least 32 designated scenic byways or backcountry drives to explore. The thousand springs scenic byway winds through 67 miles of the most remarkable geology and natural beauty in idaho. The national pioneer historic byway and oregoncalifornia trail scenic byway have beautiful scenery and amazing pioneer and early settler stories. Discovering idahos scenic drives and backroad treasures idaho. Taking the road less traveled is a wonderful way to explore the gem state. Follow the salmon river between lost trail pass and stanley where three scenic byways meet. This handbook was prepared for scenic byways 88, a national conference to map the future of americas scenic roads and highways.
Experience wa washington state vacation scenic byways. But its a wellkept secret that youll want to explore. Some idaho byways have historic significance, others provide access to natural attractions and outdoor recreation, yet. This scenic byway runs for approximately 30 miles, starting from ashton, idaho and leading into the gorgeous targhee national forest. Discover awesome beauty at every turn of the international selkirk loop, a 450 km 280mile scenic drive encircling the spectacular selkirk mountains of washington, idaho and british columbia. Any road submitted for designation under the national scenic byways program should be designated, through legislation or some other official declaration, as a state, indian tribe or federal land management agency scenic byway. Roll down the windows and feel the cool breeze of fresh air and true wilderness as you sweep through the mountains and valleys of idahos vast landscapes. So when you say im doing the international selkirk loop, you are also doing the wild horse trail scenic byway, the panhandle historic rivers passage scenic byway, and the pend oreille national scenic byway in idaho, the north pend oreille and pend oreille valley scenic byways in washington and the kootenay lake scenic shoreline drive. We also have thousands of gently used books not listed on our website. If scenic drives are your thing, then idaho might just be your next travel. The sparkling rivers, deep canyons, and rugged mountains they encountered are relatively unchanged.
Cape flattery cape flattery occupies americas northernmost point, and is acclaimed as one of the most beautiful spots on the makah indian reservation. Miles of potato fields are located along the teton scenic byway between driggs and ashton idaho. Northwest passage scenic byway idaho scenic drives on. Idaho scenic drives byways, backways, historic routes. If you do not see a plan for an existing scenic byway, contact the scenic byways program manager, for a copy. Northwest passage scenic byway is a scenic drive in idaho. Utahs distinct topography provides the surface for 19 designated state byways. The snake river canyon scenic byway is a rich tapestry of places, people, and scenic lands that encompasses all that is truly idaho. Here are more than 100 scenic drives throughout the united states. More than 2,400 miles of offiicial scenic byways throughout idaho allow travelers to follow the oregon trail, trace the footsteps of lewis and clark, search out scenic wonders, enjoy quiet beauty.
Remember to prebook these activities to avoid disappointment and. Discovering idahos scenic drives and backroad treasures. City of rocks back country byway, elk river backcountry byway, fort henry historic byway, gold rush historic byway, hells canyon. Roll down the windows and feel the cool breeze of fresh air and true wilderness as you sweep through. The handbook provides an overview of the nations scenic road programs. Salmon river scenic byway 2020 all you need to know. For more planning and trip ideas check out our new washington state scenic byways and road trips guide. Therefore, they shall be designated as a colorado scenic and historic byway in order to apply for national designation. It was designed as a conference guide and reference for participants. Utah, colorado and idaho since 1966, holiday expeditions has provided trips to the most spectacular landscapes on earth. The international selkirk loop rocky mountains scenic. Experience the culture, recreation, and scenery in this breathtaking land of the nez perce.
Lewis and clark followed this route on their famous expedition through central oregon on their way to the pacific ocean. On this page are listings of the various scenic drives and backcountry byways found in the southwest part of montana, including the missoulabitterroot valley, along with two drives that cross into idaho. Scenic drives to consider in idaho are listed below. The teton scenic byway of idaho is without question one of the most scenic byways in the state of idaho, and we highly recommend taking the time to enjoy this wonderful 69 mile long drive through breathtaking landscape of the teton valley and the. You may just see one of these signs at your favorite wildlife management area, national wildlife refuge, or state park. From the high mountain meadows of the mirror lake scenic byway in northern utah to the exposed rock strata of souther utahs capitol reef country scenic byway, and the dozens of byways in between, utah offers a state road network with unparalleled vistas and heritage. Today, we offer whitewater rafting in utah, colorado and idaho, on the colorado, green, yampa, san juan, and salmon rivers. Idaho scenic byways brochure order publications by mail to order the following free publications, simply check the items you want below and click the order button. Some of idahos scenic byways have historic significance, while others provide access to natural attractions and outdoor recreation. Discovering idahos scenic drives and backroad treasures linda lantzy, shari hart, kyle lantzy. Salmon river scenic route road trip national geographic. There seems to be a lot of road repairs and delays on many of the scenic byways while i was there in julyaugust.
The teton scenic byway traverses the western slopes of the tetons in idaho, which definitely dont get as much press as the tetons do from the jackson, wyoming side. All 26 of colorados scenic and historic byways 11 of which are also designated americas byways, and countless other scenic drives that crisscross the highest and lowest altitudes of colorado, welcome motorcycle riders, leisure drivers and all others hungry for a taste of colorados history and scenic beauty. Follows the original route of the accommodation line stagecoach 2000. Please call us to check on a title or if you have any questions.
Discover fossils of the extinct north american or pleistocene lion, view native american rock art, and experience the stories of the lemhishoshone people, lewis and clarks expedition through sacajaweas homeland, the flight of the nez perce, and the legacy of chief tendoy. If scenic drives are your thing, then idaho might just be your next travel destination. Descriptions, maps and links to related information for over 800 americas most scenic roads. Colorado scenic byways colorados most scenic drives. Discover idaho through scenic drives or just find the nearest rest area. Northwest passage scenic byway idaho the lewis and clark expedition journeyed through northcentral idaho 200 years ago in search of the northwest passage. Find out what there is to do in these cities along payette river scenic byway. To order the following free publications, simply check the items you want below and click the order button. The byway traverses the outskirts of the pomerelle ski area and the cleveland recreation area as it heads south. Click on any scenic byway or backway listed below for complete information. Some of idahos scenic byways have historic significance, while others provide. A national scenic byway is a road recognized by the united states department of transportation for one or more of six intrinsic qualities. The highlight of this drive is the spectacular view of some of the most impressive waterfalls in idaho, the upper and lower mesa falls. Complete scenic drive information within idaho including maps, photos, route descriptions and more.
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