BEST ROADS IN THE U. S.

ALABAMA
Natchez Trace Parkway in northwestern Alabama ... This shady, wooded path runs through parks and wildlife refuges full of wild deer and turkeys.

ALASKA
Highway 3 running through south-central Alaska past Mount McKinley ... Highway 3 provides picture postcard scenery and an abundance of wildlife including caribou, bears and an occasional bald eagle.

ARIZONA
Route 83 heading south from Interstate 10 to Route 82... Small Mexican-flavored towns and historic missions dot the rolling mountains and lush valleys of Arizona's scenic route.

ARKANSAS
Highway 7 north from Hot Springs National Park ... Fascinating array of autumn leaves.  Keep an eye out for deer, opossum and armadillos along this route in the foothills of the Ozarks.

CALIFORNIA
Highway 1 ... Highway 1, one of the best-known stretches of highway in the world, offers predictable California beauty, including ocean breezes, cliffs and beaches.

COLORADO
Highway 34 from Loveland west through Estes Park ... The majestic Rocky Mountain scenery and Continental Divide passage are too good to be missed.

CONNECTICUT
Route 7 in western Connecticut ... The fall foliage around Candlewood Lake and the Kent Waterfalls make for a particularly memorable ride.

DELAWARE
Route 9 from New Castle south to Route 1 ... Route 9 is a winding, scenic run through the East Coast wetlands, with abundant waterfowl.

FLORIDA
U.S. 1 from Miami to Key West ... U.S. 1 provides a sun filled ride over the keys with views of the ocean and the Gulf of Mexico.

GEORGIA
Highway 76 from Clayton to Blue Ridge ... The winding passage of Highway 76 travels through some of the most beautiful mountain scenery in the U.S.

HAWAII
Belt Highway (Highway 11) around the south side of the island of Hawaii ... This highway offers both ocean and desert landscapes bordered by active volcanoes, sugar cane, coffee and macadamia plantations.

IDAHO
Highway 26 from Idaho Falls up to Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming ... Noteworthy on this Idaho route are the rich scenery and views of Caribou National Forest.

ILLINOIS
"The Great River Road" a string of several highways along the Mississippi ... The Mississippi and historic points of interest from the riverboat era can be seen along "The Great River Road:' as well as the early Mormon settlement of Nauvoo.

INDIANA
State Road 135 through Hoosier National Forest ... This scenic route takes you up the hills, curves and overlooks associated with cave country, and passes by open markets and state parks.

IOWA
U.S. 34 stretching east from Nebraska to U.S. 65 ... Warm scenery, friendly people, rolling hills and state and county parks make this one of the Midwest's premier roads.

KANSAS
Highway 4 southwest of Topeka to Highway 99 ... Highway 4 cuts a winding path through foothills, farmland and cattle country, Lake Wabaunsee, and friendly small towns like Dover, Eskridge, and Alma.

KENTUCKY
Highway 31 E south from Louisville to Highway 70 ... This Kentucky highway offers a scenic drive and access to historic points of interest, such as My Old Kentucky Home, Lincoln's Birth Place and Mammoth Cave.

LOUISIANA
Highway 167 north of U.S. 190 through Chicot State Park to Highway 106 East ... Particularly memorable on this highway is the bayou scenery, with farmland, antebellum homes and other historic points of interest.

MAINE
Route 1 along the coast to the tip of the state ... Varied terrain, ranging from the rocky seacoast of Bar Harbor to the Northern Woods area, characterize this route.  The Northern Woods area is full of deer, moose and fox.

MARYLAND
U.S. 40 west of Baltimore to Cumberland ... Don't miss the beautiful autumn foliage on this path, also known for its easy access to state camping facilities.

MASSACHUSETTS
U.S. 7 stretching from New York to Vermont ... Take in the magnificent fall foliage while enjoying the majestic view of Mt. Greylock on this path.  Also off of US 7 are quaint historic college towns, like Williamstown.

MICHIGAN
Michigan 26 from Eagle River to Copper Harbor in the Upper Peninsula ... This Michigan route offers a gorgeous sampling of the state's waterfalls, cliffs and abundant wildlife.

MINNESOTA
U.S. 61 from Two Harbors to Grand Pbrtage Indian Reservation ... A breathtaking, cliff-lined run along Lake Superior that won't be forgotten.

MISSISSIPPI
Natchez Trace Parkway from Tupelo to Natchez ... Indian Mounds, cypress swamps and undisturbed nature trails with available picnic areas can be found on this trail.

MISSOURI
U.S. 61 and Highway 79 form "The Great River Road" along the Mississippi River ... The winding "Great River Road" overlooks the Mississippi and historic points of interest, such as Mark Twain's home.

MONTANA
U.S. 93 from Missoula north to U.S. 2 ... A famous touring road, U.S. 93 travels through the Flathead Indian Reservation and around Flathead Lake.

NEBRASKA
Highway 2 from Grand Island west to Highway 27... Vast fields, rolling hills and the Nebraska National Forest provide warm heartland scenery along Highway 2.

NEVADA
Route 431 from Steamboat to Route 28 around Lake Tahoe ... This trail cuts between steep mountain scenery and offers picturesque views of Lake Tahoe.

NEW HAMPSHIRE
Route 112 across the state to Route 16 ... Route 112 is a winding, narrow run through beautiful mountain scenery, evergreens and woods full of wildlife along the Pemigewasset River.

NEW JERSEY
Route 29 north of Trenton along the Delaware River ... Cool, wooded scenery is a part of this trail, as well as colonial landmarks.

NEW MEXICO
Route 64 from Dulce to Taos ... New Mexico's infamous desert landscape is seen against a backdrop of flattopped mountains along Route 64.

NEW YORK
Route 30 beginning at Amsterdam and heading north toward Montreal ... Not to be missed is the fall foliage amid the Adirondacks, as seen on Route 30.

NORTH CAROLINA
The Blue Ridge Parkway along the western border of the state ... North Carolina's Blue Ridge Parkway has spectacular mountain overlooks.

NORTH DAKOTA
Route 1804 north from Bismarck along the Missouri River ... Scenic views along the Missouri River.  Route 1804 follows the Lewis and Clark expedition.

OHIO
Route 424, an 18-mile stretch between Napoleon and Defiance ... Route 424 is a shady, curving path that runs along the Maumee River and past the Independence Park and Dam.

OKLAHOMA
Highway 1 in southeastern Oklahoma ... Highway 1 highlights Oklahoma's landscape of lakes, rivers, hills and overhanging cliffs.

OREGON
Highway 38 from U.S. 101 to Drain ... Oregon's magnificent coastal mountain range, covered with fir trees, is seen from this route.  Highway 38 also follows Elk Creek through some beautiful farm country.

PENNSYLVANIA
U.S. 6 stretching across northern Pennsylvania ... U.S. 6 is a winding passage up and around breathtaking Pennsylvania mountains including the Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania and the Allegheny National Forest.

RHODE ISLAND
Route 1A beginning at Westerly and heading along the ocean towards Massachusetts ... This coastal path offers picturesque views of Narragansett Bay and the ocean.

SOUTH CAROLINA
Highway 9 from U.S. 17 north of Myrtle Beach ... Rural charm characterizes the 280 miles on Highway 9 that lead up into the mountains.

SOUTH DAKOTA
U.S. 385 through the Black Hills National Forest ... South Dakota's twisting path makes its way through the Black Hills to historic Mt. Rushmore.

TENNESSEE
Highway 70 from Jackson to Knoxville ... Highway 70 provides a curving ride through Tennessee's countryside full of deer, streams and rustic charm.

TEXAS
Highway 170 in the Big Bend area of west Texas ... Rugged back country, full of hills and curves, makes this route leading to Big Bend National Park a southwestern favorite.

UTAH
Highway 95 from Hanksville to Blanding in southeastern Utah ... Breathtaking views of cliffs, canyons, the Colorado River Valley, Canyonlands National Park and the Valley of the Gods.

VERMONT
Route 100 through central Vermont ... This winding passage through rustic towns is set against Vermont's mountainous landscape dotted with lakes, ponds and autumn leaves.

VIRGINIA
U.S. 11 traveling to the southwest tip of the state ... U.S. 11 is a journey through the Shenandoah Valley and the heart of the Appalachian Mountains.

WASHINGTON
Route 20 through northwestern Washington ... Washington's exceptional mountain landscape, lakes, dams, reservoirs and "Western" towns can be viewed from this route.

WEST VIRGINIA
Route 33 through the heart of West Virginia ... Route 33 is a twisting ride through West Virginia's mountains and dozens of state parks.  Here, lucky riders can see deer and occasional black bears.

WISCONSIN
Highway 35 bordering the Mississippi River ... This one's a long one - from Lake Superior all the way to the southwest corner of the state - with Wisconsin's wooded landscape and the scenic overlook of the river offering classic American beauty.

WYOMING
U.S. 89, north through western Wyoming to Yellowstone National Park ... This route provides panoramic views of Jackson Hole, Teton and Yellowstone National Parks.  Also seen on U.S. 89 are bears, moose and other wildlife.