News
2010
January 5, 2010 -
National Scenic Byway Foundation Elections Held
The National Scenic Byway Foundation recently held elections for Officers and Board Members. Officers are: Chairperson, Teresa Mitchell, Great Lakes Seaway Trail National Scenic Byway, NY-PA; Vice Chair, Bobby Koepplin, Sheyenne River Valley National Scenic Byway, ND; Treasurer, Janet Kennedy, Lakes to Locks Passage All-American Road, NY.
January 8, 2010 -
Register for the Context Sensitive Solutions National Dialog Workshop Webcast
Because of the high level of interest in the National Dialog Workshops, the third in the series of Context Sensitive Solutions National Dialog Workshops will be webcast live from Charlotte, NC. Workshop presentations and discussions will be streamed via the Internet for those unable to attend and participate on site.
January 12, 2010 -
Call For Presentations: 2010 NAI National Workshop
The Call for Presentations for the National Association for Interpretation’s 2010 NAI National Workshop in Las Vegas, Nevada, November 16-20, 2010, is now open. The 2010 NAI National Workshop in famous Las Vegas, Nevada, will be an exciting and dynamic experience for interpreters from all corners of the profession.
January 25, 2010 -
NCA Training for Museum Educators, Exhibit Planners & Interpreters, March 8-12, San Antonio, TX
“A Universal Approach to Interpretive Planning, Programs and Design” focuses on methods and techniques for developing programs and exhibits that benefit people of all abilities. The course is ideal for interpreters and interpretive planners, educators, accessibility coordinators, program coordinators, curators and exhibit planners, designers and fabricators. Training sessions will concentrate on the movement away from minimal accessibility standards and “specialized” design to the benefits of universal designs that can be utilized by people of all abilities.
January 27, 2010 -
Henry Hanka Resigns As Special Projects Manager Of America's Byways Resource Center
The America’s Byways Resource Center announced today that Henry Hanka, Special Projects Manager for the past five years, has announced his resignation, effective February 5, 2010.
As a number of large-scale projects overseen by Hanka for the past several years are nearing completion, he believes the timing is right for him to close this chapter of his professional career and to explore other priorities and interests.
February 10, 2010 -
Economic Impact Tool For Byways Now Available
America’s Byways Resource Center is pleased to announce that the highly anticipated Economic Impact Tool for National Scenic Byways and All-American Roads is now available to byway groups seeking to measure the benefits their byways have on local and regional economies.
February 23, 2010 -
Report Highlights 10 Years Of Progress For NSBP And America's Byways Resource Center
National Scenic Byways Program and America’s Byways Resource Center: 10-Year Report, is now available for viewing on www.bywaysresourcecenter.org.
This December 2009 report represents the byway-specific knowledge base and resources created over the previous decade to fortify the success and sustainability of designated byways. It covers work implemented by the FHWA-National Scenic Byways Program and America’s Byways Resource Center as these two complementary organizations have progressed toward fulfilling their respective visions.
March 2, 2010 -
Webcast: Economic Impact Tool Tutorial
An overview for using the Economic Impact Tool for National Scenic Byways and All-American Roads is now available from America’s Byways Resource Center. The 82-minute tutorial, originally presented to the Economic Impact Tool Steering Committee, walks you through the basics of using the tool to help you get started.
March 19, 2010 -
Byway Projects Database Now Online
America’s Byways Resource Center developed a Byway Projects Database as an archive of outstanding byway projects from national, State, Indian tribe or Federal lands byways. The database works to foster peer-to-peer learning, expedite research and support your organization’s efforts to reach its goals.
April 14, 2010 -
Scott Sufficool Resigns As Tribal Liaison Of America's Byways Resource Center
America’s Byways Resource Center announced today that Scott Sufficool, Tribal Liaison since May 2007, will resign from his position, effective April 23, 2010.
Sufficool, who has been instrumental in conducting outreach, partnership building and education to Indian tribes about the opportunities available through the National Scenic Byways Program, has accepted an senior-level management position with the Bureau of Indian Affairs-Midwest Regional Office at Fort Snelling, Minnesota.
April 21, 2010 -
Job Opening For Tribal Liaison At America's Byways Resource Center
America’s Byways Resource Center has a full-time opening for a Tribal Liaison. The role of the Tribal Liaison is to provide direct assistance to Indian tribes as they develop byway programs, designate roads, and coordinate with communities along byways.
April 28, 2010 -
Help Define Needs And Shape Work Plan As A Resource Center Advisory Committee Member
America’s Byways Resource Center is currently soliciting interest for 9 positions on its Advisory Committee. These positions are open to byway leaders of nationally designated byways and State/Tribal byway coordinators. We are also seeking a representative from the tourism industry at the national and/or State level, from the public or private sector.
June 4, 2010 -
Listen To "Social Media" Webinar And Discuss On Facebook
Social media is a powerful tool that byways can utilize to build awareness, raise funds, identify and connect with their biggest supporters, and more. Have you tapped this resource to help achieve your byway goals?
June 8, 2010 -
Grassroots Hospitality Trainers Help You Prepare Locals For Byway Visitors
Are the locals along your byway ready for summer visitors? Are they equipped with knowledge of all aspects of the byway and able to convey the appropriate messages to travelers? With vacation season upon us, now is a great time to contact one of our certified Grassroots Byways Hospitality Trainers.
June 25, 2010 -
Design A Webinar: Tell Us What You Want To Know!
The Resource Center will offer a webinar in mid-July about how to survive and thrive during a capital improvement project (e.g., new construction, renovations, restoration, large landscape projects, wayside exhibits), and we’re looking for your suggestions!
July 19, 2010 -
Resource Center Welcomes Byways Specialists Duane Lula And Rob Balmes
America’s Byways Resource Center is pleased to announce its newest staff members, Duane Lula and Rob Balmes. As byways specialists, their responsibilities include: serving as a contact for assigned States and byways; planning and problem solving with State coordinators and byway organizations; and developing content for Resource Center events.
August 5, 2010 -
Report Available: Putting Smart Growth to Work in Rural Communities
The International City/County Management Association (ICMA) has released a new report, “Putting Smart Growth to Work in Rural Communities,” which focuses on how to adapt smart growth strategies to rural communities.
August 9, 2010 -
Register for the 2010 Watchable Wildlife Conference, October 5-7
The program for the 2010 Watchable Wildlife Conference, scheduled for October 5-7 in Kearney, Nebraska, is now available. The conference brings community leaders, wildlife and tourism agency professionals, and private business owners looking for new ways to take advantage of the growth in Wildlife/Nature Tourism together with North America’s leading experts in developing and growing Wildlife/Nature Tourism Programs.
August 16, 2010 -
Call For Nominations: AIANTA Board Of Directors
The American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association (AIANTA) Membership will nominate and elect representatives from 6 regions (Eastern, Midwest, Plains, Pacific Northwest, Alaska, and Southwest) and one At-Large position during the 12th Annual American Indian Tourism Conference hosted by the Tulalip Tribes at the Tulalip Resort Casino in Tulalip, Washington, September 19-22, 2010.
August 18, 2010 -
National Networking Call: Give Byways A Voice In The "America's Great Outdoors" Initiative
You are invited to join an informal conference call on Tuesday, August 24 at 1:00 p.m. CDT to discuss how you can help give byways a voice in the President’s “America’s Great Outdoors” initiative. Special guest Derrick Crandall of the American Recreation Coalition will lead a discussion about how this effort will confront the serious challenges our natural resources face today: climate change, air and water pollution, landscape fragmentation and loss of open space.
August 19, 2010 -
National Networking Call: A Discussion About Property Rights Concerns
You are invited to participate in an informal conference call on Wednesday, September 1 at 1:00 p.m. CDT for a conversation about property rights concerns. Join a discussion with byway leader Janet Kennedy (Lakes to Locks Passage) and other members of the byway community who have addressed property rights concerns along their corridors.
September 9, 2010 -
Michelle Ethun Resigns As Training Manager Of America's Byways Resource Center
Michelle Ethun has resigned from her position as Training Manager with America’s Byways Resource Center to accept a position with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in Fairbanks, Alaska.
September 30, 2010 -
Goodyear Prepares Motorists for the Most Scenic, Comfortable Drives This Fall on America's Byways
In news just released by Goodyear, their national survey reveals 70% of Americans are planning at least one fall road trip. Goodyear has issued a list of 50 Comfortable Touring Drives, and they’re on America’s Byways!
AKRON, Ohio, Sept. 30, 2010 - According to a new national survey from The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company and America’s Byways®, 70 percent of Americans are planning on taking at least one road trip this autumn, and a combination of stable gas prices and abundant scenic routes should contribute to opportunities for weekend road trips or getaways.
October 1, 2010 -
America's Byways and Goodyear Partner to Promote Fall Travel on America's Byways
Goodyear unveiled its list of Top 50 Comfortable Touring Drives yesterday, the result of a partnership between America’s Byways® and The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company for a PR campaign focused around comfortable fall drives.
October 6, 2010 -
Employment Opportunity at America's Byways Resource Center
America’s Byways Resource Center, located in Duluth, Minnesota, has a full-time opening for a Training Specialist. This position will have the primary responsibility for developing, coordinating, implementing and measuring the training elements of the Resource Center’s training work plan. Duties will involve conducting needs assessments to drive training initiatives and develop training solutions to meet the needs identified.
October 12, 2010 -
Satellite Media Tour Yields Impressive Results!
During a five-hour satellite media tour announcing Goodyear’s list of Top 50 Comfortable Drives, 23 television and radio stations across the country interviewed national spokesperson and American Recreation Coalition President Derrick Crandall about the fall travel opportunities that can be found on America’s Byways®.
Initial results of the satellite media tour are in, and the audience totals are as follows:
October 15, 2010 -
America's Byways and Goodyear Public Relations Efforts Continue
A multimedia news release just distributed by Goodyear is available at: http://falltrip.newslinevine.com/. Click on the link to watch video and find code you can use for embedding it into your own website. Be sure to use the “Share This Page” feature to spread the news on your own social media sites.
October 25, 2010 -
Job Opening For Tribal Liaison At America's Byways Resource Center
America’s Byways Resource Center, located in Duluth, Minnesota, is looking for an experienced professional to join its team as a Tribal Liaison. This position involves working with tribal governments across the country to assist Indian tribes in developing tribal byway programs, including providing training and resources to tribes on the National Scenic Byways Program. In addition, this position serves as a liaison between Indian tribes, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the Federal Highway Administration, States and nationally designated byways.
Mark Your Calendar For The 2011 National Scenic Byways Conference
Mark your calendars! The 2011 National Scenic Byways Conference will be held August 21-24, 2011, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
November 1, 2010 -
Cultural Heritage Tourism Survival Toolkit Available
The National Trust for Historic Preservation has released a survival toolkit for cultural and heritage sites, highlighting organizations that have found creative ways to stay true to their organization’s mission while reaching for new opportunities during an economic downturn.
November 4, 2010 -
Enter Your Byway Project for a 2011 Scenic Byway Award
Applications are now being accepted for the 2011 Scenic Byway Awards, sponsored by America’s Byways Resource Center, in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration and the American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO).
Call for Presentations: Submit Proposals by December 17!
Share your expertise at the 2011 National Scenic Byways Conference, August 21-24! We are currently seeking proposals in the four core learning areas of Finances, Visitor Experience, Corridor Management and Byway Organization, as well as a number of specific, emerging topics important to byways.
November 15, 2010 -
Advisory Committee Offers Valuable Input On Resource Center Work Plan
The America’s Byways Resource Center Advisory Committee convened November 9 - 10 in Duluth, Minnesota, for a full agenda and in-depth discussions regarding the implementation of several elements in the Resource Center’s August 2010-December 2011 Work Plan.
November 23, 2010 -
Request For Proposal: Creating A Strategic Technical Assistance Delivery Program
America’s Byways Resource Center has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) seeking a qualified consultant(s) to perform three phases of an initiative to enhance its technical assistance delivery. The three phases of this initiative are:
December 9, 2010 -
Conference Sponsor And Exhibitor Opportunites Available!
Effectively reach hundreds of members of the byway community at the 2011 National Scenic Byways Conference, August 21-24, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Check out the new exhibitor format and sponsor levels, including a special opportunity just for byways! For complete sponsor and exhibitor details and form, click here.
