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White River Scenic Road, Arizona
Byway Length: 10.87
miles To learn more about the past and present of the Apache people, visitors can stop by the Apache Cultural Center in Fort Apache. There are displays and presentations on the Native American culture, entrance is free. For information call (520) 338-4625. Let the tranquility of the White River set
the pace for this scenic drive. There are acres of wetlands in
this area, along with dense ponderosa pine-filled forests. There is also the
occasional wildflower meadow in the middle of the riparian and forested
land. The
For maps and additional information on this
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Pyramid Lake Scenic Byway, Nevada Byway Length:
37 miles
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The Native American
Scenic Byway, South Dakota
Byway Length: 101 miles Driving Time: 2.5 hours Description: The history of the Sioux and other indigenous people unfolds along this byway through the cultural, historical, and archaeological sites located in the heart of the Sioux nation. Journey through the Crow Creek and Lower Brule Sioux Indian Reservations and view their unique cultures firsthand. Buffalo roam on the high plains that form a sharp contrast to the nearby bottomlands, hills, and bluffs along the river. Enjoy the beauty of Lake Sharpe and Lake Francis Case.
A Tale of Two Tribes
Along this byway, the lakes
and streams of the Great Plains tell the story of
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Jemez Mountain
Trail, New Mexico
Byway
Length:
132 miles This picturesque trail takes travelers from Albuquerque to Santa Fe via Bernalillo, a variety of Spanish and Indian ruins, the Cornado and Jemez State Monuments, Los Alamos, and the Bandelier National Monument. From this monument, it is just a short jaunt to either Chimayo and El Santuario de Chimayo, or to "The City Different," Santa Fe. Just north of Albuquerque, at the unspoiled village of San Ysidro, at the junction of NM 44 and NM 4, quietly begins one of New Mexico's most spectacular scenic drives — the Jemez Mountain Trail. Traveling this trail is a journey through time. A leisurely day trip takes you past fantastic geologic formations, ancient Indian ruins and Indian pueblos, and reminders of the area's logging, mining and ranching heritage. Approximately 65 miles of the byway wind through the Santa Fe National Forest and 40 miles of this are now the Jemez National Recreation Area. There are many opportunities for hiking, fishing, camping, and, in the winter, cross country skiing. The Jemez Mountains are also famous for their natural hot springs. San Ysidro, Upper Sonoran desert terrain, is a village where you can find the work of local artisans and view the restored Spanish adobe church. Jemez Pueblo is about five miles from San Ysidro, located at the gateway of the majestic Cañon de San Diego. There are over 3,000 tribal members, most of whom reside in a single Puebloan village known as Walatowa - the Towa word meaning This is THE place. Enjoy traditional Jemez foods, and arts and crafts available at roadside stands in the beautiful Red Rocks area. Jemez Pueblo has recreation areas where you can picnic, fish, and enjoy the great outdoors.
For maps and additional information on
this scenic byway, visit The National Scenic Byways Program
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| Note: The above information is from The National Scenic Byways Programs website: www.byways.org. "The National Scenic Byways Program recognizes highways that are outstanding examples of our nation's beauty, history, culture, and recreational experience by designating them as All-American Roads and National Scenic Byways. The roads being featured were designated by the Secretary of Transportation from nominations submitted by the states and federal land management agencies. These designations provide a compass for people from all over the world to explore America's treasured open roads." |
mountainous terrain
adds an additional feeling of seclusion from civilization and one can enjoy
listening to and seeing the forest wildlife.
the Sioux's connection with the land. Journey through the Crow
Creek and Lower Brule Sioux Indian Reservations and view their
unique cultures firsthand. Buffalo roam on the high plains that
sharply contrast the nearby bottomlands and the hills and bluffs
along the river. The Big Bend of the Missouri River features
prominently in the geography of the area. Dams along the river
created Lake Francis Case and Lake Sharpe, lakes that are
excellent recreational areas as well as spots of beauty. Native
American Scenic Byway traverses a land of variety, but you'll
never get to know it if you don't drive it.