Alongside this early research, several studies since adoption of the
National Scenic Byways Program in 1991 have attempted to measure economic performance.
The Kansas Wetlands and Wildlife
National Scenic Byway consists of 77 miles along state and county roads in rural Kansas.
A
National Scenic Byway is a road recognized by the Federal Highway Administration (FHA) of the U.S.
Of the 24 roads officially recognized by the Oregon Scenic Byways Program, 10 are part of the federal
National Scenic Byways Program.
Funding for the $520,000 renovation came from a cooperative effort of the National Park Service, the
National Scenic Byways Program, Eastern National, and BancorpSouth.
From California's State 1 along the Big Sur coast to southwest Colorado's San Juan Skyway, the
National Scenic Byways Program celebrates America's most spectacular routes.
The Federal Highway Administration is seeking sources to provide technical support to the
National Scenic Byways Program.
Three
National Scenic Byways in the Black Hills include Needles Highway, passing through areas of granite spire formations, and Spearfish Canyon, where the winter camp scene from Dances with Wolves was filmed.
The
national Scenic Byways program would be continued.
Dan Nolan hopes the road, a candidate for
National Scenic Byways status, will be back in use by 1992.
"Illinois is the only state that's home to seven
national scenic byways including the Great River Road, Lincoln Highway and Historic Route 66 -- full of charming towns and local hidden gems to explore.