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Grand Rounds Scenic Byway - Huge Lego Spaceship in the Mall of America

Grand Rounds Scenic Byway - Huge Lego Spaceship in the Mall of America

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A lego spaceman hovers in the air above mall walkers. Location: Location: Minnesota (44.854° N 93.243° W) Status: Public domain. Photo... More

Trail of the Ancients - Horseback Tour in Monument Valley

Trail of the Ancients - Horseback Tour in Monument Valley

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Horseback tours travel through Monument Valley to spots a vehicle cannot access. "The Mittens," a landmark along the trail, looms in the... More

Florida Keys Scenic Highway - Fort Zachary Taylor State Park

Florida Keys Scenic Highway - Fort Zachary Taylor State Park

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Fort Zachary Taylor State Park in Key West, FL, is edged by turquoise blue waters, features the half-hexagon shaped, Civil War-era Fort ... More

Florida Black Bear Scenic Byway - Crossing St. Johns on Fort Gates Ferry

Florida Black Bear Scenic Byway - Crossing St. Johns on Fort Gates Fer...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Travelers traverse the slow moving St Johns River on the historic Fort Gates Ferry. Travelers have been crossing the St Johns at this sp... More

Grand Rounds Scenic Byway - Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Grand Rounds Scenic Byway - Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This 1873 portrait shows Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, premier American Poet and author of the famous epic poems "Evangeline" and "Hiawath... More

Sheyenne River Valley Scenic Byway - Slattum Cabin Through Trees

Sheyenne River Valley Scenic Byway - Slattum Cabin Through Trees

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Viewed through trees, the log cabin built by Theodore Slattum in 1879 stands to show the humble beginnings of this Norwegian immigrant w... More

International Selkirk Loop - The Majestic SS Moyie on the Kootenai River

International Selkirk Loop - The Majestic SS Moyie on the Kootenai Riv...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The majestic SS Moyie, seen here, was built in 1898 and served communities along the Kootenai River and Kootenay Lake for almost 60 year... More

Tourist Attraction - Merritt Parkway - Yale University

Tourist Attraction - Merritt Parkway - Yale University

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Church tower at Yale University illustrates the old style of the historic university. Location: Connecticut Status: Public domain. Pho... More

Las Vegas Strip - Desert National Wildlife Refuge Kiosk

Las Vegas Strip - Desert National Wildlife Refuge Kiosk

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The Desert National Wildlife Refuge Kiosk is framed by a clear Nevada sky. Location: Las Vegas, Nevada (36.182° N 115.130° W) Status: ... More

Edge of the Wilderness - Campers on the Edge of the Wilderness

Edge of the Wilderness - Campers on the Edge of the Wilderness

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Campers relax at one of the many campsites located on the Edge of the Wilderness Scenic Byway. Location: Minnesota (47.447° N 93.606° W... More

Jemez Mountain Trail - Campers at Battleship Rock

Jemez Mountain Trail - Campers at Battleship Rock

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Campers set up under green trees in the shadow of Battleship Rock. Location: Location: New Mexico (35.829° N 106.645° W) Status: Publi... More

Forest Heritage National Scenic Byway - Pisgah National Forest Entrance Arch

Forest Heritage National Scenic Byway - Pisgah National Forest Entranc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This historical image shows the entrance arch into Pisgah National Forest as it appeared from 1916 to 1936, until U.S. 276 was built. A ... More

West Cascades Scenic Byway - Civilian Conservation Corp Cookstove

West Cascades Scenic Byway - Civilian Conservation Corp Cookstove

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Paradise Campground, designed and built in the 1930's by the CCC, still contains remnants of their work, such as this rock and mortar co... More

Arroyo Seco Historic Parkway - Route 125 - Figueroa Street Tunnels, 1931-1935

Arroyo Seco Historic Parkway - Route 125 - Figueroa Street Tunnels, 19...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A series of tunnels through Elysian Park are the gateway to the Arroyo Seco Parkway. Location: California (34.100° N 118.204° W) Statu... More

George Washington Memorial Parkway - Fountains at World War II Memorial

George Washington Memorial Parkway - Fountains at World War II Memoria...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Placid fountains cool off the sultry East Coast day at the World War II Memorial. Location: Location: Washington, District of Columbia ... More

Sheyenne River Valley Scenic Byway - Visiting King School

Sheyenne River Valley Scenic Byway - Visiting King School

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A visitor approaches King School. King School, which closed its doors to students in 1967. King School was the last operating one-room s... More

Gold Belt Tour Scenic and Historic Byway - Petrified Tree Stumps

Gold Belt Tour Scenic and Historic Byway - Petrified Tree Stumps

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Designated a National Monument in 1969, Florissant Fossil Beds preserves incredibly detailed insect and plant fossils dating to 34 milli... More

Historic Route 66 - South Rim at Grand Canyon National Park

Historic Route 66 - South Rim at Grand Canyon National Park

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Oranges and reds jump out of the rock in contrast to the light blue skies at Grand Canyon National Park. Location: Location: Grand Cany... More

Billy the Kid Trail - Llamas on the Billy the Kid Trail

Billy the Kid Trail - Llamas on the Billy the Kid Trail

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Two llamas enjoy the Billy the Kid Trail. Location: New Mexico (33.436° N 105.479° W) Status: Public domain. Digital Photographs Relat... More

Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - Schech's Mill

Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - Schech's Mill

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Schech's Mill is a hidden treasure -- Minnesota's only water-powered flour mill still in operation -- located next to Beaver Creek Valle... More

Grand Mesa Scenic and Historic Byway - Raber Cow Camp

Grand Mesa Scenic and Historic Byway - Raber Cow Camp

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This historic cow camp is located along Lands End Road on top of the Grand Mesa. Location: Location: Colorado (39.000° N 108.109° W) S... More

Religious Freedom Byway - A Road along St. George's Island

Religious Freedom Byway - A Road along St. George's Island

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A paved road lined with yellowed grasses stretches along the Potomac River on St. George's Island. Location: St. George's Island, Maryl... More

Sheyenne River Valley Scenic Byway - Newly Planted Sample Restoration Area

Sheyenne River Valley Scenic Byway - Newly Planted Sample Restoration ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Black tarp protects small shoots of shrubs and trees laid out at the Riparian Restoration Area on the Sheyenne River Valley Scenic Byway... More

Crowley's Ridge Parkway - Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum and Conference Center

Crowley's Ridge Parkway - Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum and Conference Cen...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Hemingway wrote portions of his novel, , at this home in Piggot, Arkansas, now a visitor center of the Crowley's Ridge Parkway. Locatio... More

Outer Banks Scenic Byway - Cedar Island's Exhibit at the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center

Outer Banks Scenic Byway - Cedar Island's Exhibit at the Core Sound Wa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Cedar Island's exhibit at the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center includes three colorful modern versions of a long-standing... More

Savannah River Scenic Byway - Ninety-Six National Historic Site Visitor Center and Museum

Savannah River Scenic Byway - Ninety-Six National Historic Site Visito...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Take time to tour the museum's exhibits and watch a ten minute video on the history of this fascinating site at the visitor center. Loc... More

Talimena Scenic Drive - An Arkansas Scenic Byway

Talimena Scenic Drive - An Arkansas Scenic Byway

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Along with greeting visitors to Arkansas, this roadsign acknowledges the road as an Arkansas Scenic Byway. Location: Arkansas (34.693° ... More

Brandywine Valley Scenic Byway - Suburban to Rural Transition Along Route 52

Brandywine Valley Scenic Byway - Suburban to Rural Transition Along Ro...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This aerial view of the Byway depicts the transition from the suburban stretches to the rural landscape along the length of the Byway. ... More

Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - Root River State Trail Sign

Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - Root River State Trail Sign

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A brown wooden sign in Rushford marks one of the entrance points to the Root River State Trail. Location: Location: (43.721° N 91.977° ... More

Lakes to Locks Passage - Bench near a Fountain in a Plattsburgh Park

Lakes to Locks Passage - Bench near a Fountain in a Plattsburgh Park

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Trees bright with new spring leaves overhang park benches near a fountain in a park in Plattsburgh, New York. Location: Location: Platt... More

Russell-Brasstown National Scenic Byway - Gingerbread Cafe in Helen

Russell-Brasstown National Scenic Byway - Gingerbread Cafe in Helen

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A cafe with "gingerbread" architecture welcomes visitors during Thanksgiving in the town of Helen, Georgia. Location: Helen, Georgia (3... More

Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway - Fishing Rush Lake

Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway - Fishing Rush Lake

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Two fishermen disturb the waters of Rush Lake on this cool autumn day. Location: Minnesota (46.687° N 94.131° W) Status: Public domain... More

Woodward Avenue (M-1) - Automotive Heritage Trail - Winter View of Woodward Avenue

Woodward Avenue (M-1) - Automotive Heritage Trail - Winter View of Woo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Winter view of Woodward Avenue with leafless trees and snow covered grounds. Location: Michigan (42.377° N 83.078° W) Status: Public d... More

Gold Belt Tour Scenic and Historic Byway - Steel Bridge along Gold Belt Tour

Gold Belt Tour Scenic and Historic Byway - Steel Bridge along Gold Bel...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The rich red color of this steel bridge stands out amidst the snow that covers it and the surrounding evergreens. Location: Location: C... More

Historic Route 66 - Aztec Motel

Historic Route 66 - Aztec Motel

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A neon sign points weary travelers to the Aztec Motel on Historic Route 66. Location: Location: New Mexico (35.079° N 106.600° W) Stat... More

San Juan Skyway - Ridgway Visitor Center

San Juan Skyway - Ridgway Visitor Center

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The Ridgway Visitor Center provides travelers with information on Ridgway and other places on the San Juan Skyway. Location: Colorado (... More

Red River Gorge Scenic Byway - Forest Road in November

Red River Gorge Scenic Byway - Forest Road in November

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: It looks like a chill, foggy day in November for the driver on his or her way to the arch on this forest road. Location: Kentucky Stat... More

Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway - Mount Rushmore National Memorial

Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway - Mount Rushmore National Memorial

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The profiles of Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt and Lincoln etched into the cliff face mark one of the United States' most recognizable... More

Logan Canyon Scenic Byway - Travelers at Lady Bird Overlook

Logan Canyon Scenic Byway - Travelers at Lady Bird Overlook

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Travelers learn Byway stories at Lady Bird Overlook in spring. Location: Utah (41.743° N 111.797° W) Status: Public domain. Photo by D... More

Selma to Montgomery March Byway - Commemorating the Selma to Montgomery March

Selma to Montgomery March Byway - Commemorating the Selma to Montgomer...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Speakers enter the conference room. Location: Alabama (38.898° N 77.006° W) Status: Public domain. Photo by FHWA - National Scenic Byw... More

Talimena Scenic Drive - Ouachita National Recreation Trailhead

Talimena Scenic Drive - Ouachita National Recreation Trailhead

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This trailhead leads into a forest of leaf-bereft trees. Location: Oklahoma (34.765° N 94.640° W) Status: Public domain. Digital Photo... More

Pioneer Historic Byway - Fall's Gentle Fire at Oneida Narrows

Pioneer Historic Byway - Fall's Gentle Fire at Oneida Narrows

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Flashy orange and red colors on the mountainside of Oneida Narrows look like fire, but are actually brilliant maple leaves Location: On... More

Alabama's Coastal Connection - Alligator at Alligator Lake

Alabama's Coastal Connection - Alligator at Alligator Lake

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: An alligator floats through reflections in the water at Alligator Lake in the Audubon Bird Sanctuary on Dauphin Island. Location: Dauph... More

Historic Columbia River Highway - Sign for Latourell Falls

Historic Columbia River Highway - Sign for Latourell Falls

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Even though the sign for Latourell Falls is posted on a lampost, it is still consistent in style with the rest of the signs for attracti... More

Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway - Driving OR-140 past Upper Klamath Lake

Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway - Driving OR-140 past Upper Klamath Lake

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Trees and shoreline shrubs decorate the landscape along Oregon State Highway 140 past Upper Klamath Lake. Location: OR-140, Oregon (42.... More

Trail Ridge Road/Beaver Meadow Road - Road Near Milner Pass and the Continental Divide

Trail Ridge Road/Beaver Meadow Road - Road Near Milner Pass and the Co...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The road close to Milner Pass and the Continental Divide winds and curves through the fields and forests. Location: Near Milner Pass an... More

Ashley River Road - Miniature Horses at the Plantation House

Ashley River Road - Miniature Horses at the Plantation House

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Miniature horses graze on the lawn in front of the plantation house at Magnolia Gardens. Location: South Carolina (32.875° N 80.084° W)... More

Amish Country Byway - Victorian House Museum

Amish Country Byway - Victorian House Museum

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A flag flies before the autumn color on the lawn of the Victorian House Museum in Millersburg. Location: Millersburg, Ohio (40.554° N 8... More

Turquoise Trail - Turquoise Trail with Church in the Distance

Turquoise Trail - Turquoise Trail with Church in the Distance

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Azure skies and green foliage highlight this view of the Turquoise Trail. Location: New Mexico (35.095° N 106.381° W) Status: Public d... More

Scenic Byway 12 - Wayside Parking and Entrance Kiosk at Red Canyon

Scenic Byway 12 - Wayside Parking and Entrance Kiosk at Red Canyon

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Late afternoon sunlight paints this parking area and welcome panel in rich red tones in Red Canyon on Scenic Byway 12. Location: Utah (... More

Washington Heritage Trail - Hot Spring Pool and Bathing Houses at Berkeley Springs

Washington Heritage Trail - Hot Spring Pool and Bathing Houses at Berk...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Shadows fall across the stone-lined bathing pools at Berkeley Springs. Location: Berkeley Springs, West Virginia Status: Public domain... More

Midland Trail - Civil War Museum

Midland Trail - Civil War Museum

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Up amongst the rocks, you'll find the Civil War Museum near Hawk's Nest Overlook. Location: West Virginia Status: Public domain. Photo... More

Native American Scenic Byway - Wild Horse on the Lakota Tribal Park

Native American Scenic Byway - Wild Horse on the Lakota Tribal Park

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The Foundation for the Preservation of Mustangs and Burros gifted over 120 wild horses to the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation. Here, on... More

Amish Country Byway - Amish Country Farm House

Amish Country Byway - Amish Country Farm House

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The whitewashed farmhouse stands in contrast to the surrounding greenery of the placid fields and thickly forested background. Location... More

Minnesota River Valley Scenic Byway - Cemetery Above St. Thomas Church

Minnesota River Valley Scenic Byway - Cemetery Above St. Thomas Church

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Old gravestones and gravesites are scattered on the grassy hillside above St. Thomas Church. Location: St. Thomas Church, Minnesota (44... More

Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway - Pine River Float

Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway - Pine River Float

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This royal blue float makes a fitting carriage for the Pine River Royalty in the Pine River Parade. Location: Pine River, Minnesota (46... More

Flaming Gorge-Uintas National Scenic Byway - An Old Safe in the Parcel Post Bank in Vernal, Utah

Flaming Gorge-Uintas National Scenic Byway - An Old Safe in the Parcel...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A safe once used by the Parcel Post Bank is displayed in the lobby. Location: Utah Status: Public domain. Photo by A. E. Crane Digital... More

Savannah River Scenic Byway - A Structure at the Ninety-Six National Historic Site

Savannah River Scenic Byway - A Structure at the Ninety-Six National H...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This structure remains inside the fort replica at Ninety-Six National Historic Site. Location: South Carolina (34.146° N 82.024° W) St... More

Forest Heritage National Scenic Byway - Looking Glass Falls

Forest Heritage National Scenic Byway - Looking Glass Falls

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Glistening along its border with winter ice, the 30-foot-wide Looking Glass Falls crashes 60 feet to the river below, while visitors enj... More

Colorado River Headwaters Byway - Pioneer Museum Display

Colorado River Headwaters Byway - Pioneer Museum Display

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This display at the Pioneer Museum explores the river's history. Location: Hot Sulphur Springs, Colorado (40.072° N 106.101° W) Status... More

International Selkirk Loop - Beautiful Views in the Selkirks

International Selkirk Loop - Beautiful Views in the Selkirks

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A snowmobiler pauses to catch the views found when snowmobiling in the Selkirk Mountains. Snow covered mountains are in the distance. L... More

Billy the Kid Trail - Old House with White Picket Fence

Billy the Kid Trail - Old House with White Picket Fence

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: An older house in Lincoln is surrounded by a white, picket fence. Location: Lincoln, New Mexico (33.492° N 105.384° W) Status: Public ... More

Wichita Mountains Byway - Motorcyle Traveling Through Stumbling Bear Pass

Wichita Mountains Byway - Motorcyle Traveling Through Stumbling Bear P...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A motorcyclist travels south along Stumbling Bear Pass and the natural corridor of the crosstimber forest. Location: Stumbling Bear Pas... More

El Camino Real - Viewing the Socorro Art Project

El Camino Real - Viewing the Socorro Art Project

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Travelers stop to get a closer look at the Socorro Art Project. Location: Socorro, New Mexico (34.057° N 106.893° W) Status: Public do... More

Pacific Coast Scenic Byway - Oregon - Aerial View of Siletz Bay

Pacific Coast Scenic Byway - Oregon - Aerial View of Siletz Bay

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A sunny day shines over the roads, bridges and estuary at Siletz Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Location: Siletz Bay, Oregon (44.901° N ... More

Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Route - Road along the confluence of the Mississippi and the Illinois Rivers

Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Route - Road along the confluence o...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Beautiful fall colors decorate the winding road along the meeting of the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers. Location: Confluence of the M... More

North Shore Scenic Drive - Walking a Dog on the North Shore

North Shore Scenic Drive - Walking a Dog on the North Shore

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Hikers walk their dog at Gooseberry Falls State Park. Location: Minnesota (47.147° N 91.474° W) Status: Public domain. Photo by A. E. ... More

Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - Farm by Harmony-Preston Valley Trail

Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - Farm by Harmony-Preston Valley T...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: White fences, red farm buildings, and green fields create a pleasant rural scene for bikers and hikers on the Harmony -Preston Valley Tr... More

International Selkirk Loop - Cycling in Bonners Ferry

International Selkirk Loop - Cycling in Bonners Ferry

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Bikers stop for a snap-shot in Bonners Ferry. Location: Location: Bonners Ferry, Idaho (48.691° N 116.316° W) Status: Public domain. D... More

George Washington Memorial Parkway - Kennedy Gravesite

George Washington Memorial Parkway - Kennedy Gravesite

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Snow covered hills guard the ever-burning flame at the John F. Kennedy gravesite. Location: Location: Virginia (38.882° N 77.071° W) S... More

North Shore Scenic Drive - A View of Shovel Point at Baptism Wayside

North Shore Scenic Drive - A View of Shovel Point at Baptism Wayside

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The deep blue waters of Lake Superior contrast against verdant shorelines near Shovel Point. Location: Near Shovel Point, Lake Superior... More

Great River Road - Fitting Into the Landscape on the Great River Road

Great River Road - Fitting Into the Landscape on the Great River Road

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This slide illustrates the care with which the design of the Wisconsin Great River Road was "fit into" the environmentally sensitive lan... More

Trail of the Ancients - Sand Island Petroglyphs

Trail of the Ancients - Sand Island Petroglyphs

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Showing only a portion of the petroglyph panel at Sand Island, this section reveals rock art dating from the Ancestral Puebloan occupati... More

A1A Scenic and Historic Coastal Byway - Base of St. Augustine Lighthouse

A1A Scenic and Historic Coastal Byway - Base of St. Augustine Lighthou...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A small red roofed outbuilding provides access to the St. Augustine Lighthouse. Location: St. Augustine, Florida (29.885° N 81.288° W) ... More

Billy the Kid Trail - Chuck Wagon at a Museum

Billy the Kid Trail - Chuck Wagon at a Museum

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A chuck wagon is one of the exhibits at the Hubbard Museum of the American West on the Billy the Kid Scenic Byway. Location: Hubbard Mu... More

Grand Rounds Scenic Byway - Visitors At Hiawatha and Minnehaha Statue

Grand Rounds Scenic Byway - Visitors At Hiawatha and Minnehaha Statue

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A family strolls past the Hiawatha and Minnehaha Statue one April morning in Minnehaha Park in Minneapolis. Location: Location: Minneha... More

Scenic Byway 143 - Utah's Patchwork Parkway - Fishing Near Vermillion Cliffs on a Sunny Autumn Day

Scenic Byway 143 - Utah's Patchwork Parkway - Fishing Near Vermillion ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Two fisherman cast their lines at a wide spot on the canyon river, near Vermillion Cliffs on a sunny autumn day. Location: Utah (37.640... More

North Shore Scenic Drive - Beach at Twin Points on the North Shore Scenic Byway

North Shore Scenic Drive - Beach at Twin Points on the North Shore Sce...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A couple sits on the shore of Lake Superior on a lovely fall day. Location: Minnesota (47.487° N 90.983° W) Status: Public domain. Pho... More

Nebo Loop Scenic Byway - Enjoying the View From Devil's Kitchen

Nebo Loop Scenic Byway - Enjoying the View From Devil's Kitchen

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Hikers enjoy the view from Devil's Kitchen at the end of an interpretive trail. Location: Devil's Kitchen, Uinta National Forest, Utah ... More

Route 1 - Big Sur Coast Highway - Distant View of Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park

Route 1 - Big Sur Coast Highway - Distant View of Julia Pfeiffer Burns...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park is a great spot for a relaxing afternoon picnic. Location: Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, California ... More

Scenic Byway 12 - The Road to Kodachrome Basin

Scenic Byway 12 - The Road to Kodachrome Basin

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The road contrasts with candy striped country near Kodachrome Basin. Location: Kodachrome Basin, Utah (37.502° N 111.993° W) Status: P... More

Death Valley Scenic Byway - Rock Layers of Mosaic Canyon

Death Valley Scenic Byway - Rock Layers of Mosaic Canyon

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Stratum of sediments and minerals make up the fascinating geology of Mosaic Canyon. Location: California Status: Public domain. Photo ... More

Sheyenne River Valley Scenic Byway - Canoers at the Highline Bridge

Sheyenne River Valley Scenic Byway - Canoers at the Highline Bridge

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Canoers float across the peaceful waters of the Sheyenne River as they pass under the famous Highline Bridge. Location: Highline Bridge... More

Sheyenne River Valley Scenic Byway - Rosebud Visitor Center

Sheyenne River Valley Scenic Byway - Rosebud Visitor Center

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A family is eager to start their journey on the Sheyenne River Valley Scenic Byway after learning all about it at the Rosebud Visitor Ce... More

Beartooth Highway - The West Summit of Beartooth Pass

Beartooth Highway - The West Summit of Beartooth Pass

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The Beartooth Highway winds through the snow-draped West Summit of Beartooth Pass. Location: Beartooth Pass, Wyoming (45.001° N 109.418... More

George Washington Memorial Parkway - Supreme Court Chamber

George Washington Memorial Parkway - Supreme Court Chamber

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Inside the capitol, this room served as the Supreme Court Chamber from 1810-1860, where Chief Justice John Marshall established the foun... More

Beartooth Highway - Elk in Yellowstone

Beartooth Highway - Elk in Yellowstone

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: These three elk graze right by the road as many onlookers take pictures. Location: Wyoming (44.467° N 109.648° W) Status: Public domai... More

Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Route - Haunted Tours at McPike Mansion

Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Route - Haunted Tours at McPike Man...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A guided tour takes place at the notorious McPike Mansion in Alton, Illinois, on the Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Route. Location... More

Lincoln Heritage Scenic Highway - St. Joseph Cathedral

Lincoln Heritage Scenic Highway - St. Joseph Cathedral

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The red brick of St. Joseph Cathedral blazes through the white columns of the facade. Location: Bardstown, Kentucky Status: Public dom... More

Logan Canyon Scenic Byway - Ricks Spring

Logan Canyon Scenic Byway - Ricks Spring

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Water flows continually from a cave's mouth at Ricks Spring in Logan Canyon. Location: Ricks Spring, Logan Canyon, Wasatch-Cache Nation... More

Historic Route 66 - Route 66 Museum

Historic Route 66 - Route 66 Museum

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A pair of motorcycles parked in front of the Route 66 Museum adds an ideal image to this building that's dedicated the free spirit repre... More

Indiana's Historic Pathways - West Baden Springs Hotel and Gardens

Indiana's Historic Pathways - West Baden Springs Hotel and Gardens

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The large, pale yellow hotel with the massive domed roof and towers is nestled among a wooded setting flanked by gardens. Location: Loc... More

Gold Belt Tour Scenic and Historic Byway - Wilbur Loop Scenic Overlook

Gold Belt Tour Scenic and Historic Byway - Wilbur Loop Scenic Overlook

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The Wilbur Loop was the name given to the segment of tracks that climbed 400 feet up steep switchbacks out of Phantom Canyon. Today, an ... More

Edge of the Wilderness - Fall on the Edge

Edge of the Wilderness - Fall on the Edge

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Trees turn vibrant fall hues in Northern Minnesota Location: Minnesota (47.529° N 93.645° W) Status: Public domain. Courtesy of Edge o... More

Flint Hills Scenic Byway - Flint Hills Scenic Byway Route Marker

Flint Hills Scenic Byway - Flint Hills Scenic Byway Route Marker

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This photo shows the state Scenic Byway logo sign and the Flint Hills Scenic Byway route marker mounted on the state route marker signs.... More

Florida Black Bear Scenic Byway - World Famous Glass Bottom Boats at Silver Springs

Florida Black Bear Scenic Byway - World Famous Glass Bottom Boats at S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: One of Silver Spring's signature glass bottom boats glides over the main spring towards the dock to join the rest of the fleet of boats.... More

Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway - Cathedral Spires Skyline

Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway - Cathedral Spires Skyline

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The pinnacles of the Cathedral Spires rise majestically along a ridgetop along the Peter Norbeck Scenic Byway. Location: Cathedral Spir... More

Great River Road - Windsor Ruins

Great River Road - Windsor Ruins

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Tall pillars with ornate caps form the remains of the largest Antebellum mansion built in Mississippi. Location: Location: Mississippi ... More

Journey Through Hallowed Ground Byway - Downtown Thurmont

Journey Through Hallowed Ground Byway - Downtown Thurmont

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Classic homes line the street in downtown Thurmont, a Catoctin Mountain Scenic Byway community. Location: Location: Thurmont, Maryland ... More

A1A Scenic and Historic Coastal Byway - Farmer's Fruit Market

A1A Scenic and Historic Coastal Byway - Farmer's Fruit Market

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The bright tablecloths compete with the wide variety of fruits to catch the customers' attention at this farmer's market in Flagler Beac... More

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