Chief Joseph Scenic Highway - Wyoming
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nomadwillie
N 44° 43.744 W 109° 13.172
12T E 640988 N 4954396
Wyoming 296 winds for 46 miles follows the route Chief Joseph led the Nez Perce Indians out of Yellowstone Park into Montana. WY 296 terminates at the beginning of the Beartooth Highway
Waymark Code: WMBR03
Location: Wyoming, United States
Date Posted: 06/15/2011
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Located along the northeastern edge of Yellowstone National Park, the Chief Joseph Scenic Byway offers spectacular views and a unique history. However, not only will you find the breathtaking beauty that Wyoming is known for, you will find world-class opportunities for wildlife viewing, access to a variety of recreation oppportunities, and a chance to see the land where the legendary flight of Chief Joseph and his band of Nez Perce occurred. Dedicated to this story, the Chief Joseph Scenic Byway offers you the opportunity to learn more of this tragic tale. From prehistoric times to the present, the Chief Joseph Scenic Byway has much to reveal about the relationship between the natural environment and human history.
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Program: America's Byways
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Official Name: Chief Joseph Scenic Highway
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