The Secret Treasures of Northeast Alabama
Have you ever gone hiking in the woods and discovered an idyllic, peaceful spot that surprisingly seemed to have been left untouched by others? Though you knew that hikers before you had surely also discovered this picture-perfect gem, you felt as if it were your own private hideaway. A visit to the small towns of Fort Payne, valley Head and Mentone in northeast Alabama will give you that feeling as you enjoy breathtaking works of nature that seem to be one of Alabama’s most well-kept secrets.
Maine’s Schoodic National Scenic Byway
The Schoodic region offers visitors an opportunity to see downeast Maine without a clutter of t-shirt shops and tourist traps. Here are some activities you can pursue.
Kentucky’s Red River Gorge Scenic Byway
The Red River Gorge Scenic Byway is a journey through magnificent geological features, as well as scenic vistas and diverse flora and fauna.
Louisiana’s Longleaf Trail Scenic Byway
The Longleaf Trail, now designated as a scenic byway, has long been recognized as one of the most scenic drives in Louisiana.
Route 66
In a slower, simpler time before the Interstate picked up the pace we know today, Route 66 was the Main Street of America. Arizona is home to the longest original stretch of this road, which is one of 25 scenic byways in Arizona, and much of it is still preserved by the locals who lived it.