North Country Scenic Byways Council

Scenic Byways Program

The Scenic Byways Program protects and enhances our region’s scenic and cultural byways through promotion of byways for tourism, development of interpretative centers, and the protection of historic and cultural artifacts and locations along the byways. There are three National Scenic Byways in the North Country - the White Mountain Trail, the Kancamangus Highway, and the Connecticut River Byway. In addition there are several regional scenic byways.

The main components of the Scenic Byways Program are the Scenic Byways Council and Scenic Byways Grants. The Council generally meets every other month to discuss promotional programs; potential projects, such as interpretative centers and kiosks along the byways; and resource protection needs, including historic and cultural protection measures. The Council also maintains an up-to-date corridor management plan. The Scenic Byways Grant Program is available annually for projects located along the scenic byways that enhance the byway, interpret resources along byways, or protect natural, historic and cultural resources along the byway. North Country Council provides program and administrative assistance to the Scenic Byways Council as permitted by available funding, and is available to assist with these grant applications.

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