Outer Banks Scenic Byway - Decoy Carving Demonstration
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Renowned decoy carver Roy Willis demonstrates his skill for elementary school students visiting the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heri... More
Cherokee Hills Byway - Traditional Cherokee Artist
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Jane Osti is one of the Native American artists in the Tahlequah, Oklahoma area. She is surrounded by several of her large pottery piece... More
Great Lakes Seaway Trail - Jousting at the Sterling Renaissance Festiv...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Two knights on armored chargers attempt to unseat one another in this jousting expostion at the Sterling Renaissance Festival. Location... More
Illinois River Road - Father Jacques Marquette
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Father Jacques Marquette talks to a native tribe next to the Mississippi River. Location: Location: Mississippi River, Illinois Status... More
Florida Keys Scenic Highway - Fort Zachary Taylor State Park
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Fort Zachary Taylor State Park in Key West, FL, is edged by turquoise blue waters, features the half-hexagon shaped, Civil War-era Fort ... More
Edisto Island National Scenic Byway - Russell Creek View to Historic W...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The Historic Windsor House, a white-columned plantation house built in 1858, looms over Russell Creek. Location: South Carolina (32.597... More
Grand Rounds Scenic Byway - Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This 1873 portrait shows Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, premier American Poet and author of the famous epic poems "Evangeline" and "Hiawath... More
Talimena Scenic Drive - Beautiful Queen Wilhelmina Lodge in Its Heyday
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The original Queen Wilhelmina Lodge stands beautifully in its heyday in 1898. Location: Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Arkansas (34.685° ... More
Great Lakes Seaway Trail - Darwin Martin House
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This historical black and white photograph shows the unrestrained architecture of the Darwin Martin House. Location: Location: New York... More
Illinois River Road - Voyageurs in Montreal Canoe
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This painting by Frances Anne Hopkins (1838-1919) shows a large Montreal Canoe full of Voyageurs shooting some whitewater rapids. Locat... More
Forest Heritage National Scenic Byway - Pisgah National Forest Entranc...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This historical image shows the entrance arch into Pisgah National Forest as it appeared from 1916 to 1936, until U.S. 276 was built. A ... More
Lariat Loop Scenic and Historic Byway - Humphrey House
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This primitive, two-story Victorian home was purchased by Lucius "Hump" Humphrey in 1920 Filled with family collections from around the ... More
Scenic Byway 12 - Hell's Backbone in 1935
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Black and white sketch of Hell's Backbone in 1935. Location: Dixie National Forest, Utah Status: Public domain. Digital Photographs Re... More
Ormond Scenic Loop & Trail - WWII Submarine Tower at Sunrise
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Two people stand at the WWII Submarine Tower on the Atlantic Ocean at sunrise. Location: Ormond Beach, Florida (29.293° N 81.039° W) S... More
Alaska's Marine Highway - Inside a WWII Tunnel
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This tunnel in Unalaska's Dutch Harbor testifies of the region's part in World War II. Location: Dutch Harbor, Unalaska, Alaska Status... More
[Water Wetlands 2] 412-DSP-2-Wetlands_013.jpg
The original digital file had the following descriptive metadata embedded in its header: Description: Aquatic park near Baltimore MD. USEPA photo by Eric Vance. Public domain. Date Picture Taken: 2008-07-22T... More
[Water Wetlands 2] 412-DSP-2-Wetlands_014.jpg
The original digital file had the following descriptive metadata embedded in its header: Description: Aquatic park near Baltimore MD. USEPA photo by Eric Vance. Public domain. Date Picture Taken: 2008-07-22T... More
[Water Wetlands 2] 412-DSP-2-Wetlands_016.jpg
The original digital file had the following descriptive metadata embedded in its header: Description: Aquatic park near Baltimore MD. USEPA photo by Eric Vance. Public domain. Date Picture Taken: 2008-07-22T... More
[Water Wetlands 2] 412-DSP-2-Wetlands_017.jpg
The original digital file had the following descriptive metadata embedded in its header: Description: Aquatic park near Baltimore MD. USEPA photo by Eric Vance. Public domain. Date Picture Taken: 2008-07-22T... More
[Water Wetlands 2] 412-DSP-2-Wetlands_011.jpg
The original digital file had the following descriptive metadata embedded in its header: Description: Aquatic park near Baltimore MD. USEPA photo by Eric Vance. Public domain. Date Picture Taken: 2008-07-22T... More
Historic Route 66 - Inside Lucille's Roadhouse
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Checkered countertops and red stools accentuate the 50s-era feel of Lucille's Roadhouse. Location: Location: Weatherford, Oklahoma (35.... More
Historic Route 66 - Holding the Secrets of Route 66
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The simple brick facade hides a mulitude of items that are a must see along Route 66. Location: Location: (35.327° N 112.878° W) Statu... More
Tioga Road/Big Oak Flat Road - Blooming Wildflowers in Tuolumne Meadow...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Wildflowers bloom in Tuolumne Meadows at Yosemite National Park. Location: California (37.875° N 119.365° W) Status: Public domain. Ph... More
Tioga Road/Big Oak Flat Road - Half Dome from Olmsted Point
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Half Dome granite formation in Yosemite National Park Location: California (37.724° N 119.546° W) Status: Public domain. Photo by M. F... More
Grand Mesa Scenic and Historic Byway - Cedaredge Welcome Center on a C...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The Cedaredge Welcome Center, located in Cedarege at the start of the Byway, was constructed in 1992. Thanks to grants in 1996 and 1997,... More
Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway - Captain Jack's Stronghold in Lava Beds ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A walk through Captain Jack's Stronghold is a unique experience. The spirit of the Modoc people can still be felt. The traditional cultu... More
Route 1 - Big Sur Coast Highway - Cove at Julia Pfeiffer Burns State P...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Turquoise waters wash ashore at Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park along the Pacific Coast in California. Location: Julia Pfeiffer Burns S... More
Great River Road - Riverboats on the Mississippi
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: If you are lucky you may see a Riverboat, such as this one near Trempealeau, enhancing the already magnificent scenic splendor. Locatio... More
Forest Heritage National Scenic Byway - Byway to the Right
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: As travelers exit the parking lot of the Pisgah Center for Wildlife, a National Forest Scenic Byway sign directs vehicles to turn right ... More
Wetlands and Wildlife Scenic Byway - Aerial View of Cheyenne Bottoms W...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This photo provides a "bird's eye view" of the 19,587 acre Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Area. Location: Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Area, Ka... More
Lake Erie Coastal Ohio Trail - Marblehead Lighthouse State Park
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The Marblehead Lighthouse, the oldest continuously operating lighthouse on the Great Lakes, overlooks the Sandusky Bay on a bright summe... More
Cherohala Skyway - Driving the Skyway
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The Cherohala Skyway winds through autumn-touched trees. Location: (35.377° N 84.129° W) Status: Public domain. Digital Photographs Re... More
Religious Freedom Byway - The View from St. Ignatius Church/St. Thomas...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Much as it looked like when the church was founded in 1641, the view from St. Ignatius Church and St. Thomas Manor, from the 120-foot bl... More
International Selkirk Loop - Kokanee Creek Sunbathing
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A family relaxes on Kokanee Creek Provincial Park's famous sandy beach. Location: Location: (49.612° N 117.078° W) Status: Public doma... More
El Camino Real - Sunrise at Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A large flock of birds fly amidst the rising sun and a sky tinted with orange and red hues. Location: New Mexico (36.025° N 106.075° W)... More
Wichita Mountains Byway - Rainy Mountain
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: From a viewpoint along the Wichita Mountain Byway, Rainy Mountain rises from its mix-grass prairie surroundings. Location: Oklahoma (34... More
Trail of the Ancients - Square Tower at Mesa Verde National Park
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Found in Mesa Verde National Park, the Square Tower is one of many ancient structures found here. Location: Mesa Verde National Park, C... More
Mt. Hood Scenic Byway - Stream Watching
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This fun area allows visitors to see the streambed from a 'fish-eye' point of view. Location: Oregon (45.545° N 122.391° W) Status: Pu... More
Trail of the Ancients - Ancient Structures at Mesa Verde National Park
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The surreal Pueblo remnants bespeak the life and activity that once flourished here. These are some of the many ruins found in Mesa Verd... More
Route 1 - Big Sur Coast Highway - Between Big Sur and San Luis Obispo ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: An overcast sky makes for a dramatic oceanside scene on the Pacific coastline. Location: Between Big Sur and San Luis Obispo, Californi... More
Schoodic Scenic Byway - Petit Manan Lighthouse
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The tower of Petit Manan Lighthouse extends heavenward on a clear Maine day. Location: Petit Manan Lighthouse, Maine Status: Public do... More
Washington Heritage Trail - A Stately Home
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A stately home along the Washington Heritage Trail reveals part of the history of the area. Location: West Virginia Status: Public dom... More
Lariat Loop Scenic and Historic Byway - Lair o' the Bear Rest Area
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A public rest area is available at Lair o' the Bear. Status: Public domain. Digital Photographs Relating to America's Byways
Great River Road - Archaeological Excavation
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Archaeological resources are plentiful throughout Wisconsin's Great River Road corridor - with 33 archaeological sites currently listed ... More
Woodlands Trace - A Barge on Kentucky Lake
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A lone barge drifts on the blue expanse of Kentucky Lake. Barges and other lake traffic can often be seen from the scenic Kentucky Lake ... More
Coronado Trail Scenic Byway - Stream Along the Coronado Trail
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Clear waters cut through soft meadow grasses along the Coronado Trail. Location: Arizona Status: Public domain. Digital Photographs Re... More
Gunflint Trail Scenic Byway - Mayhew Historic Site
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The Henry Mayhew interpretive sign stands near a wildlife pond along the Gunflint Trail. Mayhew was a late 1800s pioneer along the Gunfl... More
Great River Road - The Guttenberg River Walk
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The River Walk in Guttenberg, IA, lies surrounded by the calm waters of the Mississippi, green grass, and trees. Location: Location: (4... More
Flaming Gorge-Uintas National Scenic Byway - East Side of US-191 Looki...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Beaver ponds sit on the east side of US-191, reflecting the landscape in their smooth pools. Location: Beaver Ponds, Utah (40.890° N 10... More
Woodlands Trace - Visiting the Great Western Iron Furnace
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A visiting family is dwarfed by the towering limestone ruins of the Great Western Iron Furnace. Location: Kentucky (36.641° N 87.976° W... More
City of Las Vegas, Las Vegas Boulevard State Scenic Byway - Entrance t...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The entrance to the Fremont East Entertainment District welcomes visitors with a bright display of colorful neon lights, contrasting wit... More
Indian River Lagoon National Scenic Byway - Motorboating on the Indian...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A boat speeds away from the inlet dock at the Indian River Lagoon. Location: Location: Indian River Lagoon, Florida (27.835° N 80.452° ... More
Historic Route 66 - Route 66 Edmond Mural
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Murals such as this are located in communities all along Route 66. Location: Location: Oklahoma (35.653° N 97.471° W) Status: Public d... More
Trail of the Ancients - Turkey Pen Ruin in the Grand Gulch Primitive A...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This photo is of Turkey Pen Ruin in the Grand Gulch Primitive Area. At this point in their history the Puebloan people were no longer ex... More
El Camino Real - Bosque Canyon Trail
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Green bushes sprout from eroding sandstone on Bosque Canyon Trail. Location: New Mexico (33.808° N 106.893° W) Status: Public domain. ... More
Great River Road - Quaint Rivertowns
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The rivertown residents of Wisconsin's Great River Road corridor take pride in preserving their heritage. Status: Public domain. Digita... More
Woodlands Trace - Bison Grazing in the South Bison Range
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Four American bison, North America's largest wild land animal, graze in the early autumn morning fog. Status: Public domain. Digital Ph... More
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway - Recreational Trail in Lanesboro
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The Root River State Trail provides a scenic and safe place for biking, hiking, skating, and cross-country skiing. Location: Location: ... More
Alaska's Marine Highway - City of Saint Paul
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The coastal community of Saint Paul rests on a spit of land jutting out into the bright blue Alaskan ocean. Location: Saint Paul, Alask... More
Blue Ridge Parkway - Recreation at Smith Mountain Lake
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Much of the Smith Mountain Lake complex facilities can be seen in this birds-eye view during a boat show. Two piers full of boats and tw... More
A1A Scenic and Historic Coastal Byway - Flagler Beach Pier Ramp
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A few visitors rest near the shaded picnic tables, while others enjoy the accessible shoreline at Flagler Beach Pier. Location: Florida... More
Alaska's Marine Highway - Bald Eagle at Kootenai National Wildlife Ref...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Enjoying the protection of Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge, this bald eagle perches momentarily to survey its surroundings. Location:... More
Santa Fe Trail - Biking the Santa Fe
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Bikers riding the along the byway to Bent's Old Fort. Location: (37.798° N 103.800° W) Status: Public domain. Digital Photographs Rela... More
Outer Banks Scenic Byway - Waterfowl Impoundments at the Heart of the ...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Waterfowl impoundments, constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s, dominate this view of the Outer Banks Scenic Byway'... More
International Selkirk Loop - Little Pend Oreille Wildlife Refuge
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Home to protected wildlife, this deep forested landscape seems to stretch on forever. Location: Location: Washington (48.308° N 116.394... More
El Camino Real - Bosque del Apache Visitor Center
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The Bosque Visitor Center offers information on the latest wildlife sightings, the best spots for viewing, and highlights the Bosque Nat... More
Forest Heritage National Scenic Byway - Colorful Autumn Leaves at Look...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Amidst colorful autumn leaves, a vehicle travels along the Forest Heritage Scenic Byway next to Looking Glass Falls, a 30-foot wide, 60-... More
Native American Scenic Byway - Standing Rock Monument
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: On the east side of Fort Yates, overlooking the Oahe River, is the Standing Rock Monument. According to legend, the hunched-over rock is... More
Mohawk Towpath Byway - Peebles Island
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: From Peebles Island, the Mohawk River creates a beautiful contrast to the red and orange trees lining the riverbank. Location: Waterfor... More
Washington Heritage Trail - Relaxing in a Roman Bath
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A visitor to Berkeley Springs takes a moment to relax in one of the historic Roman Baths. Status: Public domain. Digital Photographs Re... More
Gunflint Trail Scenic Byway - Alert Fox in Grass on Gunflint Trail
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A fox with reddish coat and white neck stands poised to spring on its prey in the tall grass along the Gunflint Trail. Location: Locati... More
Florida Keys Scenic Highway - Flats Fishing near Islamorada
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: With small mangrove islands dotting the seascape near Islamorada, FL, on the Florida Keys Scenic Highway, two people enjoy flats fishing... More
Native American Scenic Byway - Standing Rock Buffalo Pasture
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A large part of Native American Heritage, this buffalo herd stretches in a near unbroken line between grass and sky. Buffalo have a grea... More
Forest Heritage National Scenic Byway - Sliding Rock
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Travelers line up in the summer heat to cool off on Sliding Rock, a 60-foot natural water slide. Two sliders ride together while on-look... More
El Camino Real - Bosque Canyon Trail Kiosk
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Find out more information about the Bosque Canyon Trail and appreciate Bosque de Apache National Wildlife Refuge's rugged and verdant te... More
Edisto Island National Scenic Byway - Sign Atop the Outdoor Kiosk at t...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Visitors to the Edisto Island Scenic Byway can stop at the well-marked outdoor information kiosk in front of the Edisto Chamber of Comme... More
Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Route - Horses graze in a field alo...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Bed and breakfast and horses along the Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Route. Location: Illinois Status: Public domain. Digital Pho... More
Santa Fe Trail - Bents Old Fort
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Bents Old Fort, once a beacon of the Old West, still stands as a beacon today. Location: Colorado (38.041° N 103.429° W) Status: Publi... More
Pioneer Historic Byway - Walk the Oregon-California Trail Wagon Ruts
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A young girl cheerfully poses next to a marker depicting one of the wagon ruts remaining from west-bound pioneers. This wagon rut is for... More
Lake Erie Coastal Ohio Trail - A Birder at Ottawa National Wildlife Re...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: At the Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge, an experienced birder focuses closely on the local bird life. Location: Location: Ottawa Nation... More
Washington Heritage Trail - Back Creek Valley
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Smoky-colored mountains provide a peaceful backdrop to the verdant green of Back Creek Valley. Status: Public domain. Digital Photograp... More
Outer Banks Scenic Byway - Isabel's Path
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: This aerial view of the Sandy Bay Soundside access and walkway gilded by morning light shows how narrow this point of Hatteras Island is... More
Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Route - Rustic Lodge at Pere Marque...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: View of rustic lodge at Pere Marquette State Park or other CCC era building on byway. 2657_09 Location: Illinois Status: Public domain... More
Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Route - Woodpecker at Work
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A fiery-headed woodpecker (possibly a Pilated Woodpecker) takes a break from drilling into a tree to pose for a photo. Location: Meetin... More
Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike - A Door to the Past
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Leaves provide a shady overhang at the entrance to the Genealogy Library. Location: West Virginia Status: Public domain. Staunton-Park... More
Alaska's Marine Highway - Kittiwake Rookery
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Seabirds nest at the Kittiwake Rookery, across Portage Pass from Whittier, Alaska. Location: Kittiwake Rookery Across Portage Pass from... More
Trail of the Ancients - Anasazi Heritage Center
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The Anasazi Heritage Center is a museum filled with hands-on and permanent exhibits, interpretive displays, and films that explore Puebl... More
Savannah River Scenic Byway - A Charming Old Church
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A white-gabled church represents the sense of history one feels on the Savannah River Scenic Byway. Location: South Carolina (33.850° N... More
Lariat Loop Scenic and Historic Byway - Buffalo Bill's Grave
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Buffalo Bill's grave is memorialized at the Buffalo Bill Memorial Museum and Gravesite. Location: Location: Colorado Status: Public do... More
Rangeley Lakes Scenic Byway - Exploring the Backcountry on Perfect Tra...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A rider in a bright green sled takes to a narrow trail near Rangeley Lakes Scenic Byway. Location: Maine Status: Public domain. North ... More
Glenn Highway - Long Lake State Park
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Fall colors abound at Long Lake State Park at Mile 84 of the Glenn Highway. Location: Location: Alaska Status: Public domain. Courtesy... More
A1A Scenic and Historic Coastal Byway - Statue of Neptune at Marinelan...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A tall statue of Neptune stands sentinel on a raised platform in Marineland of Florida. Location: Marineland, Florida (29.680° N 81.235... More
Woodward Avenue (M-1) - Automotive Heritage Trail - Waiting for a Boat...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Eager travelers wait in front of a statue on the riverfront for their boat ride. Behind them rises the Detroit skyline. Location: Detro... More
Scenic Byway 12 - Posey Lake Shoreline
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Snow clings to the edges of the Posey Lake shore. Location: Posey Lake, Utah (37.804° N 111.601° W) Status: Public domain. Digital Pho... More
Coronado Trail Scenic Byway - Deer Along the Road
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Wildlife, such as deer, walk freely along the Coronado Trail. Location: Arizona Status: Public domain. Digital Photographs Relating to... More
Billy the Kid Trail - Fall on Billy the Kid Trail
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: An unpaved path winds through fall color somewhere near the Billy the Kid Trail. Location: New Mexico (33.437° N 105.673° W) Status: P... More
Washington Heritage Trail - Van Metre Ford Stone Bridge
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The stone arches of the Van Metre Ford Bridge still stand guard over Opequon Creek. Status: Public domain. Digital Photographs Relating... More
Brandywine Valley Scenic Byway - Buckley's Tavern in Centreville on Ro...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: The historic district of Centreville Village is located along the Byway on Route 52. The Nichols-Chandler house in the photo is known to... More
Santa Fe Trail - Reenactment on the Santa Fe Trail
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: Costumes and tents make the Bent's Fort Santa Fe Trail reenactment come to life. Location: (38.040° N 103.429° W) Status: Public domai... More
Lake Erie Coastal Ohio Trail - Crane looks over Lake Erie
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Original Caption: A stoic crane quietly overlooks Lake Erie. Location: Location: Lake Erie, Ohio (41.628° N 83.192° W) Status: Public domain. Digital Ph... More