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Fall Foliage Season Brings Beauty to America’s Parks and Byways

This fall season will bring beautiful foliage colors to each corner of the country. From September yellows and oranges in Montana to November reds in Texas, Scenic America…

Delaware Senate Bill Emphasizes Land Use Planning and Community Resilience

A bill passed in the Delaware Senate and set to take effect in November of 2026 creates a requirement for a comprehensive land use plan to be completed…

Honoring History and Heritage: Two National Monument Bills to Safeguard…

Bills introduced in the US House for the establishment as National Monuments for two historically significant sites: The Great Bend of the Gila and Tulsa, OK’s Greenwood District,…

House Bill Celebrates Appalachian Trail, Enhances Preservation of National Scenic…

A New Bill in the House of Representatives, HB 9159, or the Appalachian Trail Centennial Act, aims to celebrate and provide structure to the Appalachian Trail as well…

2024 National Scenic Byways Program Grants Now Open for Applications

Scenic America is excited to announce that the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has opened the application window for the 2024 National Scenic Byways Program (NSBP) grants. This significant…

Seventh Circuit Cites Austin v. Reagan in Recent Victory Over…

Scenic America is pleased to celebrate a major legal victory in the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals. In a recent decision, the Court rejected claims by GEFT Outdoor…

Announcing the Winners of Scenic America’s 2024 “America the Beautiful”…

We are thrilled to announce the winners of Scenic America’s 2024 America the Beautiful Photo Contest! This year marked our most popular contest ever, with more photos submitted,…

An Update on National Billboard Mitigation Efforts

Scenic America remains steadfast in its mission to combat billboard blight and protect the visual integrity of our natural landscapes. Despite the diverse array of priorities that Scenic…

Scenic Conservation in the Steel City: Scenic Symposium 2024 Coming…

Registration for Scenic Symposium 2024, themed “Scenic Beauty Through Action and Advocacy,” is now open. Taking place in Pittsburgh, PA, from November 18-20, this bi-annual event will gather…

Proposed Neighborhood Revitalization Grant Program Seeks to Combat Visual Blight…

Visual pollution, such as billboards, excessive signage, and irresponsible development, is increasingly threatening the scenic beauty and unique character of American communities. A proposed Senate bill, S.4146, seeks…