The National Scenic Byways (NSB) Program was established under the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991. Under the program, the U.S. Secretary of Transportation recognizes certain roads as National Scenic Byways or All-American Roads based on their archaeological, cultural, historic, natural, recreational, and scenic qualities. There are 150 such designated byways in 46 states. The Federal Highway Administration promotes the collection as America's Byways.

Byway leaders, local groups, volunteers, organizations and State coordinators responsible for the planning and marketing involved with nationally designated byways look to the America’s Byways Resource Center for the training, information and expertise that paves the way to better byways.

America’s Byways Resource Center, established by Congress originally as the National Scenic Byways Resource Center, opened in January 1999 as a division of the Arrowhead Regional Development Commission. Funding is provided through an agreement with the Federal Highway Administration.

The America's Byways Resource Center provides information and assistance about managing byways. They maintain a collection of physical resources, such as examples of corridor management plans, marketing plans and collateral materials. Their staff is also available to coach and encourage individuals and groups managing byways.  Three byways specialists are the points of contact for specific regions of the country, and they are eager to assist.

In addition to 8 National Scenic Byways in Utah, there are 18 State of Utah Scenic Byways. As is stated on the Utah Office of Tourism website:  "The beaten path.  It gets you there...    ...But for those to whom the reward is in the journey, there are paths less trodden.   Panoramas reserved for the adventurous, worlds away from the mainstream."  Use the link provided above to view the interactive Utah Scenic Byways travel guide.

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