The
external links below have been
selected for accuracy, relevancy, & all-around usefulness
by the Editors of RoadTrip America. Please let
us know if you have comments or suggestions.
Hawk's Nest, Highway 97, New York: Near the corner of Pennsylvania,
New York and New Jersey along the Delaware River is a section of Hwy 97
called the Hawk's Nest. Its storybook-perfect curvy road has been featured
in numerous auto commercials over the years. Recalling the beauty of the
drive, RoadTrip America reader Ruth Mormon writes: "Here's
a link to one of the prettiest roadways I have ever seen…"Byways.org
highlights drives in 30 states that have been designated as Scenic Byways
by the Federal Highway Administration. Wonderful photos and great ideas
here!
The
Americans for National Parks Scrapbook is a project of the National
Parks Conservation Association where visitors post their favorite memories
and photos of national parks. It's a good place to browse for ideas and
inspiration.
The
Bureau of Land Management oversees 69 National Back Country Byways
and nearly 262 million acres of land in the western states. This site is
packed with enticing off-the-beaten-path info.
The
Army Corps of Engineers manages 463 lakes around the US. Their locations
are top notch, and their campgrounds are beautifully designed and maintained.
The
US Forest Service offers an excellent gateway to maps and resources
for scenic drives and camping.
Reserve
America, now owned by Ticketmaster, handles reservations for 140,00
campsites in 44 states. (In 2001, they processed over 2 million camping
reservations!)
Comprehensive
back-road and off-highway itineraries in 30 states from the "Falcon
Guides" series are available online at this site. Pop-up ads and Active
X programming are a little irritating, but the scenic drive list is exceptionally
good.
