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Honored
by the United States Department of Transportation as one of only six
"All American Roads" in the United States, San Juan Skyway offers
travelers a journey through history, encounters with the remnants
of ancient cultures, and exposure to diverse environments. Passing
through over 5 million acres of national forests and parks, as well
as wilderness and state parks, the route offers unsurpassed recreational
choices to the thousands of visitors who travel the road each year. |
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addition to their magnificent beauty, the San Juan Mountains also
encompass a tremendous amount of history. Traveling the San Juan Skyway
is a journey through time - through the proud history of the Ute Indians,
the gold and silver rushes of the late 1800s in towns such as Telluride
and Silverton, and of course the incomparable cliff dwellings of Mesa
Verde!
Designated Scenic Byways have become a very popular way for RV and
car travelers to connect with an up close and personal vacation
experience. With these lessons you'll find plenty of information
about this beautiful region, all you need to plan a one-of-a kind
trip, or just take a virtual trip online with PLC! And for teachers,
there are also plenty of useful and engaging lesson plans centering
on the history of this region. Enjoy!
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you click on the San Juan Skyway Link below, you will be going to
another website. To get back to the PLC website, close the San Juan
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