Category: Scenic Byways

  • A Blue Ridge Mountains Adventure: Linville Falls

    A Blue Ridge Mountains Adventure: Linville Falls

    The Blue Ridge Mountains are part of the Appalachian Mountain Range and stretch for 550 miles, from Georgia to Maryland. They contain two national parks, miles of stunning vistas, amazing hikes, and gorgeous waterfalls. One such waterfall is Linville Falls in North Carolina.

  • A Brockway Mountain Experience

    A Brockway Mountain Experience

    Brockway Mountain is a stunning 9 1/2 mile scenic drive between Copper Harbor and Eagle Harbor in Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula. It offers breathtaking views of Lake Superior, thousands of acres of woodlands, and numerous inland lakes.

  • Crossing the Snowy Range Scenic Byway

    Crossing the Snowy Range Scenic Byway

    We added the Snowy Range Scenic Byway to our itinerary to help break up the long drive from Michigan to California. Wyoming has quickly become one of our favorite states to visit, even if we are just passing through. There are many opportunities to explore and beauty can be found everywhere.…

  • A Trip Down River Road Scenic Byway

    The River Road Scenic Byway runs 22 miles, running from Hale to Oscoda, Michigan. The historical information and amazing scenic views make this a great scenic byway to check out in the lower peninsula.

  • San Juan Skyway and the Million Dollar Highway

    San Juan Skyway and the Million Dollar Highway

    When Steve and I discovered the San Juan Skyway, we were immediately interested. When we discovered the section called the Million Dollar Highway, we knew we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to drive it.

  • An Adventure on Utah’s Scenic Byway Highway 12

    An Adventure on Utah’s Scenic Byway Highway 12

    Utah is a strange and wondrous world. Out of all the states (29) that I’ve been to, this one is the most interesting. From the Salt Flats (out of this world strange) in the North to the rocky formations and aspen forests in the South. Scenic Byway 12 cuts through…

  • Waterfalls on the Black River Scenic Byway

    The Black River Scenic Byway is a 14-mile stretch of road that follows the Black River. There are 5 major waterfalls along this route with ample hiking opportunities available. Great Conglomerate Falls The first waterfall is the Great Conglomerate Falls. Thirty feet in height, it surges over a wide conglomerate…

  • The Stunning Views of Chief Joseph Scenic Byway

    The Stunning Views of Chief Joseph Scenic Byway

    When we decided to head out west to visit Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, we received some great advice on what we might want to see. One friend suggested we take this beautiful and historical scenic drive, just north of Yellowstone called the Chief Joseph Scenic Byway. Starting 17…