Scenic Drives USA

Throughout history, the Mississippi River influenced many lives: the Dakota, Chippewa and Hopewell cultures; early French voyagers; African-Americans seeking freedom on the Underground Railroad; and many more. Through its charming river towns and metropolitan cities, historic sites and cultural artifacts, today's Great River Road still links resources, people and history.

Web Sites
http://byways.org/explore/byways/2279/
http://www.iowagreatriverroad.com/

The Loess Hills Scenic Byway weaves through the rugged landscape of windblown silt deposits along the Missouri River Valley. This unique American treasure possesses natural features found only in one other place in the world: the Yellow River Valley of China. Accordingly, the landscape supports many rare plants and animals.

Web Sites
http://byways.org/explore/byways/2187/
http://www.goldenhillsrcd.org/nsb/about.html