FOLLOW THE LANDSCAPE. DISCOVER THE STORY.

Bicentennial Highway · Utah SR 95

America’s stories are written into its landscapes.
Header: Visit Cimarron National Grassland to experience the Santa Fe Trail. · NPS Photo · Public domain, NPS · Photo credits
PLACES THAT KEEP THE PAST CLOSE

A story worth following.

Travel through southeastern Utah’s canyon country on the road named for the nation’s bicentennial. Build the drive around archaeology, river crossings and dramatic desert geology.

BUILD YOUR OWN CHAPTER

Places to begin

  • Blanding
  • Natural Bridges National Monument
  • Hite area

Suggested starting points, not a turn-by-turn route. Choose a manageable local section; stops may be far apart.

Make the visit work for you

Check fuel availability and park access. Do not enter archaeological sites or side roads without confirming permitted access.

Give the story time

Allow time for interpretation, a short walk and conversations. One well-chosen historic place can be more rewarding than a rushed list of stops.

Bring your group comfortably

Confirm parking, restrooms, walking surfaces and group reservations with each site. A historic trail designation does not guarantee coach access.

U.S. visits only. Historic routes may cross private property or have disconnected public sections. Official links provide current maps, access and operating information. Photographs may show earlier conditions.