The National Scenic Byways (NSB) Program was established under the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991. Under the program, the U.S. Secretary of Transportation recognizes certain roads as National Scenic Byways or All-American Roads based on their archaeological, cultural, historic, natural, recreational, and scenic qualities. There are 126 such designated byways in 44 states. The Federal Highway Administration promotes the collection as America's Byways.
Byway - National Scenic Byways designations recognize those roads across the country that exhibit one of more six core intrinsic qualities-- scenic, natural, historic, recreational, archaeological, or cultural-- contributing towards a unique travel experience. As of 2006, there are 126 roads from 44 states that are designated as National Scenic Byways
Backway - A local Scenic Road defined as a backway or gateway to a viewing spectical. A scenic backway is a paved or dirt road that reaches less traveled, but are all breathtaking areas to see in Wyoming.
Beartooth Scenic Byway
Providing visitors access to Yellowstone Park's northeast entrance, the Beartooth Highway makes its way across the rugged Beartooth Mountain Range in Montana and Wyoming. The road is the highest elevation highway in the Northern Rockies and provides dramatic views, more...
Big Horn Scenic Byway
Whether you are planning to travel west to Yellowstone and the Grand Teton National Parks, or east to Mount Rushmore, the Black Hills, and the Badlands of South Dakota, US 14, also known as the Bighorn Scenic Byway, is a great way to go. One of three highways that crosses the Bighorn National more...
Big Spring Scenic Backway
Come cross the same creek through which the early pioneers waded! During the years of 1841-1868, more than 350,000 emigrants crossed Wyoming on their way to Utah, Oregon, and California. You can still see tracks and ruts left from their wagons.Drive this 68-mile Backway more...
Bridger Valley Historic Byway
The Bridger Valley Historic Byway area was, for a century, a crossroads for the California/Oregon Trail, the Mormon Trail, the Pony Express Route, the Transcontinental Railroad, and the Lincoln Highway. Incorporating the towns Fort Bridger, Urie, Mountain View, and Lyman more...
Buffalo Bill Cody Scenic Byway
US Highway 14-16-20, the Buffalo Bill Cody Scenic Byway, follows the North Fork of the Shoshone River through the scenic Wapiti Valley to the East Entrance of Yellowstone National Park. The route is known for its abundant wildlife, astonishing rock formations, and recreational more...
Centennial Scenic Byway
The Wyoming Centennial Scenic Byway provides travellers with a rich aesthetic, cultural and historical experience, as well as views of diverse landscapes and ecosystems. It crosses the Continental Divide, and offers a route that, although well-traveled, is "off the beaten path" between more...
Chief Joseph Scenic Byway
Located along the northeastern edge of Yellowstone National Park, the Chief Joseph Scenic Byway offers spectacular views and a unique history. However, not only will you find the breathtaking beauty that Wyoming is known for, you will find world-class opportunities for wildlife more...
Cloud Peak Skyway Scenic Byway
The 64-mile paved drive, known as the Cloud Peak Skyway, travels through the southern section of the Big Horn National Forest on US Route 16 from Buffalo over Powder River Pass, down the awe-inspiring Ten Sleep Canyon and on to the communities of Ten Sleep more...
Flaming Gorge Scenic Byway
Preview: A 64-mile drive from Rock Springs to the massive Flaming Gorge dam and the scenic lake and canyons of Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area. This drive heads across the high desert country of southwestern Wyoming to Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area. It features more...
Medicine Wheel Passage Scenic Byway
Wyoming Highway 14A, known as the Medicine Wheel Passage, rises from the Big Horn Basin to high elevation rangeland. Named for the Medicine Wheel National Historic Landmark, the Medicine Wheel Passage celebrates the rich Native American history and culture of Wyoming. With more...
Mirror Lake Scenic Byway
The Mirror Lake Highway, SR 150, runs from Kamas, UT to Evanston, WY, bisecting the western portion of the Uinta Mountains. Both Wyoming and Utah have designated this entire stretch of highway, approximately 78 miles, as a State Scenic Byway. Its Scenic Byway status acknowledges more...
Muddy Creek Scenic Backway
The Muddy Creek Historic Backway provides access to locations well off the beaten path. Twenty-five miles of back roads will lead you from a real western ghost town to Muddy Creek, one of the most famous camping spots of the western migration.
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Red Gulch/Alkali National Back Country Byway
The Red Gulch/Alkali National Back Country Byway traverses 32 miles along the western edge of the Bighorn Mountains. Take a step back in time as you travel this historic route and explore the many different types of transportation our ancestors used to travel this scenic route at numerous more...
Seminoe to Alcova Scenic Backway
The Seminoe-Alcova Back Country Byway is located in South Central Wyoming. The north end of the byway is in Alcova, a small settlement on WY 220 about 30 miles southwest of Casper, and the south end is in the small oil town of Sinclair, near Rawlins. Here at the junction of WY 220 more...
Snowy Range Scenic Byway
The Snowy Range Road, Hwy 130 from Laramie to the Upper Platte River Valley, was designated the Second National Forest Scenic Byway in the United States. Begun in 1920, it took 6 years to complete and was called the "Great Skyroad". This route is a popular recreation attraction more...
South Big Horn/Red Wall Scenic Backway
The South Big Horn/Red Wall Back Country Byway is a 100-mile mostly gravel road that traverses through the antelope-dotted prairies northwest of Casper up into the Big Horn Mountains, and back onto the prairie. The drive starts at the junction of Bucknum Road/County Road 125 and US more...
Wind River Canyon Scenic Byway
Wyoming’s newest Scenic Byway, the Wind River Canyon, offers tourists 34 miles of unspoiled scenic views, geologic field exploration opportunities, abundant wild life, float trips, canyon fishing, boat launching facilities and state park public camping. For hundreds of years more...
Wyoming's South Pass City boomed with the discovery of gold in the late 1860s, but as mine work dried up, so did the city. Unlike many such boom towns in Wyoming, it would not fade into oblivion – thanks to the government making it into a state historic site. Today, visiting Wyoming's ghost towns like South Pass City and the Grand Encampment District give color to the settlers' tales of triumph and those laced with defeat. read more
Powwows, the coming-together of Native Americans for dancing, celebration, prayer and fun, are a central part of Wyoming’s cultrual calendar. read more
