Monthly Archives: May 2015

Silver Thread Highway

The Silver Thread scenic byway is approximately 50 miles northwest of Alamosa in southwest Colorado. Its southern terminus is in South Fork on US 160. The byway follows CO 149 northwest through Creede to Lake City. Colorado Highway 149 is … Continue reading

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Lake Koocanusa

Lake Koocanusa scenic byway is located in northwestern Montana, northeast of Libby. The byway forms a loop drive around Lake Koocanusa between Libby and Eureka. It is 88 miles long and follows MT 37 and FSR 228, which are two-lane … Continue reading

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Stevens Pass

Stevens Pass is in west-central Washington about 40 miles northeast of Seattle. It follows US 2 between Gold Bar and Leavenworth, a distance of 70 miles. US Highway 2 is a two-lane paved road suitable for all types of vehicles. … Continue reading

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Trail Ridge Road – Beaver Meadow Road

This scenic byway is in north-central Colorado about 30 miles west of Loveland. It begins in Estes Park and heads southwest to Grand Lake through Rocky Mountain National Park. The byway follows US 36 and US 34 for a total … Continue reading

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Mountains to Sound Greenway

Mountains to Sound Greenway is in west-central Washington. It follows I-90 between Eastgate, which is just east of Seattle, and Ellensburg. The byway is about 100 miles long and remains open year-round. Use of chains or snow tires are generally … Continue reading

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