By Aimée Dowl
America's highway system is more than a convenient way to get from one place to another. Along some routes it's also a great chance to tap into the country's natural beauty and rich heritage. River roads are part of the Department of Transportation's National Scenic Byways program, which designates and preserves roads that have large numbers of cultural, archaeological and recreational sites. No matter where you are on a Scenic Byway, special signs keep you informed of approaching landmarks and historic towns, and because each byway is developed with the help of local communities, you are bound to run into plenty of local hospitality whenever your make a stop.
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