Stories
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Embark on a Skiing Adventure among the White Mountains
White Mountain Trail - (New Hampshire), Kancamagus Scenic Byway - (New Hampshire)Although many think of the West when they think of skiing in the United States, the Appalachians in the East have many skiing experiences awaiting eager winter enthusiasts. The White Mountain Trail and Kancamagus Scenic Byway in New Hampshire welcome explorers of ski resorts, cross-country...
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Go Airborne on the San Juan Skyway
San Juan Skyway - (Colorado)For skiers all across the nation, the Rocky Mountains are seen as a haven for downhill skiing, and no place is better to enjoy the thrill of the slopes than Colorado’s San Juan Skyway. Join in the adventure at the Telluride and Durango resorts in the San Juan National Forest and create your own...
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Hitting the Oregon Slopes on the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway
Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway - (Oregon)Are you looking to ski out West this winter? Visit Oregon's Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway in the Deschutes National Forest. With more than four ski resorts and the greatest concentration of glaciers in the West, you’ll find plenty of spots for both downhill and cross-country skiing.
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New Skiing Experiences Await Along Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway
Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway - (California)Take a winter trip along Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway and discover the abundance of downhill and cross-country skiing opportunities among the byway’s towering volcanic peaks and scoured granite valleys. No matter your preference—skiing or snowboarding—or your skill level, you’ll find unique...
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Skiing Across the Ohio & Erie Canalway
Ohio & Erie Canalway - (Ohio)Looking for new ways to keep you and your family busy this winter? Then consider the Ohio & Erie Canalway a fresh outlet for your outdoor adventures. Cross-country ski through the heart of Ohio on the Towpath Trail, test your downhill skills at the Boston Mills and Brandywine ski resorts, and...
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Skiing on America's Byways
Winter on many of America's Byways® means plenty of white landscapes, frosty views, some of the greatest snow on earth. Whether you plan to hit the slopes for some high-speed downhill skiing, or set off through snow-hushed woods on a cross-country tour, you're sure to find perfect snow...
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Skiing the Edge of the Wilderness
Edge of the Wilderness - (Minnesota)Winter brings beauty and tranquility to the Edge of the Wilderness in Minnesota’s Chippewa National Forest. Bring your friends and family on a cross-country skiing trip through this historic mining country of undulating hills, pine forests, and icy lakefronts with hoarfrost-covered birch and...
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Skiing the Southwest: Sky Island's Winter Paradise
Sky Island Scenic Byway - (Arizona)Can you imagine going snow-skiing on an 80-degree day? It’s not as far-fetched as you might think. Head to Arizona’s Sky Island Scenic Byway and you’ll discover Mt. Lemmon, a downhill skiing oasis in the Santa Catalina Mountains only an hour's drive from Tucson. Leave behind the cacti and...
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Skiing through the Wild on the Beartooth Highway
Beartooth Highway - (Montana, Wyoming)Although much of the road is closed during the winter, the Beartooth Highway still ranks among the West’s best winter recreation hotspots. Between the spouting geysers of Wyoming’s Yellowstone National Park and the high elevation elegance of Red Lodge, Montana, you’ll find a wealth of...
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Winter's Quiet Escape: Dinosaur Diamond and Grand Mesa
Grand Mesa Scenic and Historic Byway - (Colorado), Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway - (Colorado, Utah)While the phrase “greatest snow on earth” often conjures thoughts of the West’s many downhill ski resorts, both the Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway, which spans the border between Utah and Colorado, and nearby Grand Mesa Scenic Byway in Colorado take skiers off the slopes and open up a...
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