Wyoming Official Travelers Journal 2008 - (Page 16a) Byways & Backways y Administration’s The vision of the Federal Highwa Byway Program is to create a disNational Scenic s, their stories tinctive collection of American road to 10 Scenic ming is home and treasured places. Wyo Byways and four Scenic Backways. ay is a 27-mile The Buffalo Bill Cody Scenic Byw that leads to the East stretch of U.S. 14/16/20 this route, which Entrance of Yellowstone. Along Shoshone River, runs along the North Fork of the teeming with plant and you’ll find an ecosystem areas. animal species in heavily forested st Entrance of If you’re on the way to the Northea n Beartooth a turn dow Yellowstone, be sure to take Stop at Dead and Chief Joseph Scenic Byways. ree vista for one Indian Pass and pan the 220-deg West. of the most dramatic views in the Photography: Wyoming’s open roads await you. ©Jeff Vanuga 163-mile route For a real Wyoming treat, drive the ial Scenic Byway, where of the Wyoming Centenn rica’s most iconic you’ll get a bird’s-eye view of Ame recommend you mountain range, the Tetons. We e so that you can properly take your time on this driv soak in the unbelievable scenery. Scenic Byway The high-altitude Snowy Range spring, so see it while is closed from fall through rs a full view of you can. This magnificent route offe iers — even glac Medicine Bow Peak’s year-round in summer. How do you spot a Scenic Byway? While traveling, keep an eye out for the distinctive roadside signs (shown right) that mark these routes. To plan a byway map or backway drive, refer to the foldout ct location. For more informafor the exa rism at tion, contact Wyoming Travel & Tou visit www.byways.org. 800-225-5996 or www.wyomingtourism.org 16a Summer Travelers Maps http://www.wyomingtourism.org
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