Recognized for its surrounding natural beauty and history, one of St. Johns County s most-loved roads has a new title.
A1A, the official Scenic and Historic Coastal Byway section spanning St. Johns and Flagler counties, has been designated an All-American Road by the Federal Highway Administration. The designation is part of the National Scenic Byways program, which recognizes roads for their special qualities and helps preserve and enhance them, according to the administration.
The nonprofit Friends of A1A Scenic & Historic Coastal Byway sought the designation.
The 72-mile stretch of road is part of State Road A1A, which runs along Florida s East Coast. State Road A1A in St. Johns County is used by many travelers who are looking for a scenic drive along the Atlantic Ocean instead of using the interstate.
Volunteer of the Year honored by Friends of A1A Scenic & Historic Coastal Byway
The Friends of A1A Scenic & Historic Coastal Byway, Inc. are pleased to announce their 2020 Volunteer of the Year, Captain Adam Morley. Currently serving as vice president of the organization, Morley was recognized for his service to the Friends of A1A and presented with the annual volunteer service award, at the Coastal Policy Center in Marineland, Florida last month.
Presenting the award, Friends of A1A President Marge Rooyakkers commended Morley, co-owner of Genung’s Fish Camp in Crescent Beach and co-chair of the organization’s International Coastal Cleanup efforts each year, for his volunteerism as well as his out-of-the-box thinking, leading to the creation of projects like the “A1A Scenic Byway Litter Removal” pilot program, set to launch in spring of 2021.