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Ahoy! Pirates of Calcasieu
Creole Nature Trail - (Louisiana)As you drive the Creole Nature Trail All-American Road today, you will find that the route’s history is as intriguing as the bayou’s distinctive nature. A sampling of this history can be seen in the legends of treasure left behind from when dangerous scoundrels and pirates inhabited the area. L
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Bringing the Past to Life: Historic Encounters
Discovering America's past doesn't have to stop at museums. America's Byways® include countless unique ways for you to honor the past and experience first-hand the compelling history of our country.
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England's Colonization of America on the Colonial Parkway
Colonial Parkway - (Virginia)Journey through 167 years of the English colonial experience in America on the Colonial Parkway in Virginia. Enjoy spectacular views of the James and York Rivers at many historic turnouts along your way to the three historic old towns of Jamestown, Williamsburg and Yorktown.
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Follow the Great River Road for Native American History
Great River Road - (Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Wisconsin)Follow the Great River Road into the past as you explore remnants and reconstructions of the Mississippi River region’s rich Native American history. From Minnesota to Mississippi, count on the byway to connect you to enlightening museum exhibits, sacred mound sites, famously tragic trails,...
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History of Logging on the Edge of the Wilderness Scenic Byway
Edge of the Wilderness - (Minnesota)The Edge of the Wilderness Scenic Byway is not just a fantastic place full of lakes and landscapes -- it is also rich in logging history, complete with real-life lumberjacks. Come visit the Forest History Center in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, where men put their lives on the line and labored through...
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