Journey Through Time Scenic Byway

Journey Through Time Scenic Byway
Route information
Maintained by ODOT
Length: 286 mi[1] (460 km)
Existed: February 19, 1997[2] – present
Major junctions
West end: I-84 / US 97 in Biggs
East end: OR 7 / I-84 in Baker City
Location
Counties: Sherman, Wasco, Wheeler, Grant, Baker
Highway system

Journey Through Time Scenic Byway is a scenic byway in the U.S. state of Oregon.[3] It spans five Oregon counties and comprises portions of U.S. Route 97, Oregon Route 218, Oregon Route 19, U.S. Route 26, and Oregon Route 7.[4][5] The John Day River meanders through much of its route.[1] The byway offers glimpses into the geologic and pioneer history of Oregon.[1]

Route description

From Biggs, the byway follows U.S. 97 south through Shaniko to Antelope, then turns east on OR 218 to Fossil. The John Day Fossil Beds National Monument is nearby. From Fossil the byway continues on OR 19, turns southward near Kimberly, and goes generally eastward again on U.S. 26. On U.S. 26 it passes through the communities of Dayville, Mount Vernon, John Day, and Prairie City. At Austin Junction it continues on OR 7 eastward to Baker City.[5]

History

The Journey Through Time Scenic Byway was designated as an Oregon State Scenic Byway on February 19, 1997.[2]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Staff. "The Journey Through Time Scenic Byway". TripCheck. Oregon Department of Transportation. Retrieved September 11, 2011.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Staff. "Official Designations". Journey Through Time Scenic Byway. Federal Highway Administration. Retrieved September 11, 2011.
  3. ↑ Staff (June 13, 2011). "Oregon State Byways". Scenic Byways Programs & Proponents. Oregon Department of Transportation. Retrieved September 11, 2011.
  4. ↑ Staff. "Journey Through Time Scenic Byway". National Scenic Byways. Federal Highway Administration. Retrieved September 11, 2011.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Staff. "Journey Through Time Scenic Byway". Eastern Oregon Experiences. Travel Oregon. Retrieved September 11, 2011.