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Scenic Byways
Flaming
Gorge-Uintas National Scenic Byway
Dinosaur Diamond Utah/Colorado Prehistoric
National Scenic Byway
Indian Canyon Scenic Byway
Running between Vernal and Manila on US Highway 191 and Utah
Highway 44, the Flaming Gorge-Uintas Scenic Byway climbs foothills
and major geological formations, reaching the one billion year
old exposed core of the Uinta Mountains near Flaming Gorge National
Recreation Area. Theme "Wildlife Through the Ages,"
the byway features 4 nature trails. Throughout the byway, interpretive
pullouts and geological signs explain the evolution of the area's
geology and wildlife, both past and present. Enjoy the spectacular
view from Red Canyon Overlook. Take the guided tour of the 502-foot
high Flaming Gorge Dam. Whatever you do, bring your camera!
For maps and additional information, check out the National
Scenic Byway Website.
http://www.byways.org/travel/byway.html?CX_BYWAY=2008
Stretching across Utah and Colorado, this national scenic byway
passes through some of the world's most significant dinosaur
fossil quarries and museums in the world. Covering over 512
miles, it includes two national parks (Arches and Canyonlands),
two national monuments (Dinosaur and Colorado), as well as both
the Colorado and Green Rivers. Along with the dinosaur resources
on the route, you'll find some of the oldest art in the world
at McConkie Ranch, Canyon Pintado, and Nine-Mile Canyon. With
high mountains, barren plateaus, deserts, rivers, cities and
small towns, the Diamond is a national treasure right in our
own backyard.
For maps and additional information, check out the National
Scenic Byway Website.
http://www.byways.org/travel/byway.html?CX_BYWAY=2474&CX_STATE=UT
Stretching southwest of US Highway 191 from Duchesne, this route
follows Indian Creek through desert terrain before climbing
to the summit of Indian Creek Pass at 9,1000 feet. On the way,
you pass unique displays of rock formations and vegetation,
from pinyon and juniper to aspen and Douglas fir. Descending
the south flank, you pass open vistas and the beginning of the
Roan and Book Cliff formations. The byway is 47 miles long and
ends in the historic mining town of Helper. Driving time is
approximately one hour.
For maps and additional information, check out the National
Scenic Byway Website.
http://www.byways.org/travel/byway.html?CX_BYWAY=2009&CX_STATE=UT
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