America's Byways and National Wildlife Refuges
Historic National Road
(Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia)
Eads Bridge (IL)
Public domain. Photo by Lyle Kruger
A ribbon of roadway from the Chesapeake Bay to the mighty Allegheny Mountains, the Historic National Road stands for adventure, freedom and exploration. It is the road that built the nation. Today, you can experience more than 300 years of American culture, including inns, tollhouses, taverns, theaters, shops, and parks. Fifteen miles south of the Maryland section of the byway, Patuxent Research Refuge, boasting over 200 species of birds, is one place that displays America's desire to preserve the environment for the sake of the wildlife that inhabit it. In addition to bird watching, visitors may also hunt, fish, hike, and join guided bird and nature walks. Another refuge reflecting this desire is the Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge, 27 miles from the Illinois section of the byway, that supports over 200 species during fall migration, including over five million geese.
Fish and Wildlife Lands
Maryland
West Virginia
Recreation Opportunities
- Guide to Fishing on National Wildlife Refuges: Illinois
- Guide to Fishing on National Wildlife Refuges: Indiana
- Guide to Fishing on National Wildlife Refuges: Maryland
- Guide to Fishing on National Wildlife Refuges: Ohio
- Guide to Fishing on National Wildlife Refuges: Pennsylvania
- Guide to Fishing on National Wildlife Refuges: West Virginia
- Guide to Hunting on National Wildlife Refuges: Illinois
- Guide to Hunting on National Wildlife Refuges: Indiana
- Guide to Hunting on National Wildlife Refuges: Maryland
- Guide to Hunting on National Wildlife Refuges: Ohio
- Guide to Hunting on National Wildlife Refuges: Pennsylvania
- Guide to Hunting on National Wildlife Refuges: West Virginia
Maps
Some map regions can be clicked on to view further information.
Section 1 - Maryland
Section 2 - West Virginia
Note: Only portions of the byway associated with Fish and Wildlife lands are shown.
