Cutting through prairies, grasslands, mountains, forests, and deserts, many of our scenic byways are not only modes of transport, but destinations in themselves. While highways are wide traffic-filled roads connecting major cities, byways tend to be narrower, secondary roads in more rural areas. The National Scenic Byways Program began in 1991 to promote roads of special aesthetic or cultural significance in one of six topics: archaeological, cultural, natural, historic, recreational, or scenic. Those that meet two or more criteria are designated “All-American Roads.” These are the byways to keep in mind for your next road trip 🚘 Read the full article on matadornetwork.com or visit the link in our bio 🔗 #roadtrips #carride #summertime #summervibes #scenicroute #roadtrip