Bayou Teche Scenic Byway added to America s Byways collection
and last updated 2021-02-16 16:20:33-05
The U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration recently added 34 new National Scenic Byways and 15 All-American Roads to America s Byways collection, including Bayou Teche Scenic Byway.
America s Byways are a distinctive collection of American roads, their stories, and treasured places. Under the National Scenic Byways Program, the U.S. Secretary of Transportation recognizes certain roads as National Scenic Byways or All-American Roads based on their archaeological, cultural, historical, natural, recreational, and scenic qualities. America s Byways are roads to the very heart and soul of America, said National Scenic Byway Foundation (NSBF) president Chris Sieverdes. Byways connect us to this country s beauty, history, and culture. As the National Voice of Scenic Byways and Roads, NSBF is excited to welcome these new designees, and we look forward to w