AMERICA, ONE BEAUTIFUL ROAD AT A TIME

Edge of the Wilderness

Minnesota
Take your time. Make a few stops. Enjoy the view.
Crossing the Bridge in Bigfork · Public Domain. Photo by Dennis Adams of FHWA · Photo credits
THE JOURNEY IS THE REASON TO GO

Let the road set the pace.

Travel this spectacular, winding byway by many pristine lakes, forests, swamps, rolling hills, and other unique features. Outdoor recreation, interpretive sites, and other exciting opportunities await the traveler. During fall, the northwoods is adorned with the brilliant colors of red sugar maples, bronze oak trees and glowing gold aspen and birch.

The experienceNational Scenic Byway
Start with this outlineChoose a section of the named byway
Drivers cross a bridge in Bigfork, which is near a major byway interpretive station.
Crossing the Bridge in Bigfork
Public Domain. Photo by Dennis Adams of FHWA · Photo credits
Bigfork Bridge blends into the landscape on the Edge of the Wilderness.
Bigfork Bridge
Public Domain. Photo by Dennis Adams · Photo credits

Before you drive

Choose your stops before departure and check current road access, weather and vehicle suitability. A byway listing does not guarantee that every section or visitor facility is open.

Make it a satisfying day

Choose a realistic section, then allow time for viewpoints, a town stop and breaks. Scenic mileage rarely tells the whole story of how long an outing will take.

Match the road to your vehicle

Check the exact roads for your car, RV or motorcoach. Tunnel dimensions, turning space, grades and road surfaces can matter as much as distance.

Official route information ↗State road-condition links ↗

Route overview and designation: Federal Highway Administration, America’s Byways. Research: October 2026. This is a travel idea, not live navigation or a guarantee that the full route is open. Confirm exact roads, current conditions, parking and any attraction reservations before departure.