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The Gulf of Mexico Scenic Highway along with sound protection and management of the Gulf's eco-systems would be a part of a Multiple Lines of Defense Strategy against the loss of wetlands and the devastation caused by hurricanes.
See Comprehensive Recommendations to Sustain Coastal Louisiana
The envisioned Gulf of Mexico Scenic Highway is the network of pre-existing roads and highways that most closely hug the Gulf of Mexico and starts in Key West, Florida. USA and ends Chetumal, Quintana Roo, Mexico. The proposed Scenic Highway will incorporate all or parts of preexisting local, regional, State and National Scenic Highways starting on the Florida Keys Scenic Highway in Florida and then traveling around the Gulf coast through Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana Texas and finally the Texas Tropical Trail into Mexico.
In Mexico, the Gulf Scenic Highway starts in Matamoros across the Border from Brownsville, Texas where Hwy 77 crosses into Mexico. Form Matamoros the Gulf Scenic Highway heads south on Highway 180 all the way to Cancun through Soto de Marina, Tampico, Poza Rica, Veracruz, Coatzacoalcos, Cd. del Carmen, Campeche, and Merida. The Gulf Scenic Highway connects in Cancun with Hwy 307 which follows the Caribbean coast to Chetumal, the end/start of the Scenic Highway on the Border of Belize.
The symbolic mile marker zero was laid in Saint Petersburg in November of 2002 in the spot where the first know European landed in the US by Representatives of the Governors of the 11 Gulf of Mexico US and Mexican states under the auspices of the Accord of the States of the Gulf of Mexico (GOMSA). Unfortunately Hurricane Katrina has suspended their work for unknown duration.
Our organization needs all interested individuals; Government agencies - Federal, State; and local, Corporations - profit and non-profit; and anyone else that has an interest in the Gulf of Mexico to support this cause by contacting your State Byway Coordinator and helping us to network together all interested parties and get the Gulf Of Mexico Scenic Highway labeled and promoted. We believe that the Gulf of Mexico Scenic Highway will be of great value in promoting Mexico-US relations and a great tool help to develop sustainable economic development and preserve what's left the the Gulf's wetlands, barrier islands, eco-systems and inland forests around the entire Gulf of Mexico
Florida - Alabama - Mississippi - Louisiana - Texas
US DOT Byway Program
DOT FHWA National Scenic Byways Program
Gary A Jensen
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
HEPH-30
Washington, DC 20590
800-429-9297
202-366-2048 OR 202-366-1586
Florida Scenic Highway Program
Program Coordinator
Mariano Berrio
Florida Department of Transportation
605 Suwannee St., MS #37
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0450
(850) 414-5250
mariano.berrios@dot.state.fl.us
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Florida Keys Scenic Corridor Alliance
Florida Keys Scenic Highway
Florida DOT website
The Florida Keys Scenic Highway, stretching over 106 miles across the alluring islands of the Florida Keys, conjures up many imagines in the minds of its travelers–palm trees swaying in the tropical breezes, miles of ocean vistas, recreational adventures to delight and enchant and an island culture unparalleled in the world
Tamiami Trail - Windows to the Gulf Coast Waters Scenic Highway
US 41 from the Sarasota/Charlette County line to the Manatee/Hillsborough County line for a total of 70 unforgettable Florida miles
Bradenton Beach Scenic Highway
Bradenton Beach is a special place with a warm Florida friendly atmosphere located along approximately 2.8 miles of State Road 789 from Longboat Pass Bridge to the Bradenton Beach northern city limit.
Palma Sola Scenic Highway
The Palma Sola Scenic Highway (State Road 64/Manatee Avenue West) is a beautifully maintained, family oriented drive with numerous recreational areas landscape with native vegetation. The corridor has a unique park-like feel with enhanced picnic areas, restrooms, and many amenities that allow travelers to enjoy the unlimited offering of water sports such as fishing, sailing, water skiing, and jet skiing along the entire causeway.
Big Bend Scenic Byway
Approximately 220 miles in length, the Big Bend Scenic Byway can be accessed from Apalachicola in the west, Tallahassee Regional Airport in the north, or Newport in the east. It includes SR 65 from the Franklin/Liberty County Line to US 98/SR 30 at the coast. At this point, it spurs to the west on US 98 to include Apalachicola. Returning east on US 98, another spur includes St. George Island via South Bayshore Dr. to SR 300 and CR 300 to St. George Island State Park, returning to US 98 via SR 30. From here the corridor travels eastward along the coast to Carrabelle, then follows the harbor on Marine St., returning to US 98 via CR 30A. The Byway continues east on US 98 through St. Teresa, Panacea, Medart, and Newport. This segment features two spurs, south on SR 363 to St. Marks and south on CR 59 to the St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge and Lighthouse. From Newport, the corridor forms a loop: northwest on SR 267/CR 2203, north on SR 263, west on SR 20, south on CR 375 to Sopchoppy, then south on CR 299 to US 319 until it connects once more with US 98 at the coast.
Scenic Highway 30-A or see PDF file
Scenic 30A. Approximately 28 miles along a collection
of roads in Walton County. An 18.5-mile east-west
stretch of 30A begins at the 30A/US 98 intersection,
1¼ miles east of Sandestin, and ends at the 30A/US98
intersection at Inlet Beach. The north-south roads
compose 9.5 miles of the Scenic 30A corridor and include
DeFuniak Street, Hotz Avenue, CR 30A, CR 395, CR 283,
and CR 83.
Pensacola Scenic Bluffs Highway
The natural wonders and rich history of this 11-mile corridor running along U.S. 90 in Escambia County and the city of Pensacola beckon travelers to experience the exceptional qualities that so many have come to appreciate.
Alabama Scenic Highway Program
Mary Lou Crenshaw, Scenic Byways and Bike/Ped Coordinator
Alabama Department of Transportation
1100 John Overton Drive
Montgomery AL 36110
(334) 353-6439
Alabama's Coastal Connection
The Alabama Coastal Birding Trail
Mississippi
Mississippi Scenic Highway Program
Division of Tourism Development
Post Office Box 849
Jackson, MS 39205
tourdiv@mississippi.org
601.359.3297
(Fax) 601.359.5757
MS 607 Scenic Route
Between I-10 and US 90 on the Mississippi Gulf Coast
US Route 90 Motorcycle Byway
121-mile route from New Orleans to Grand Bay, AL. Follows the Gulf Coast through Louisiana, Mississippi & Alabama.
Louisiana
Louisiana Scenic Highway Program
Louisiana Scenic Bayou Byway
This byway starts at Pearl River
The Louisiana Great River Road
This byway follows both sides of the Mississippi river past old antebellum plantations homes and heads north through 10 states.
San Bernardo Scenic Byway
Brochure on route PDF
This byway goes by the famous place where General Jackson beat the English in the Battle of New Orleans
Larourche-Terrebone Byway
The Trail travels to Grand Isle from Raceland along LA Hwy 1. It also has many spurs that go to such out of the way Gulf beaches as Cocodrie
Jean Lafitte Scenic Byway
The byway extends from beyond the Lacassine and Rockefeller Wildlife Refuges through many quaint towns. It intersects in picturesque Abbeville and makes its way to Avery Island to the south and Lafayette, the hub of Cajun Country, to the north.
Creole Nature Trail
The Byway starts at the Texas State line and connects to the Jean Lafite Scenic Byway at the Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge along LA 82, It follows the Gulf coast and offers vistas of some of America last wilderness. There are spurs that go inland one towards Lake Charles and the other to Sulfur. Great place to view Gulf wildlife such as Alligators and birds.
Louisiana's Great Gulf Coast Birding Trail
Traveling along the Creole Nature Trail All-American Road and six additional state scenic byways, the America's Wetland Birding Trail crosses through 22 Southern Louisiana parishes rich with unparalleled history, culture, arts and entertainment. The trail will guide you to some of the state's most productive natural places along the Great Gulf Coast and will offer ready access to some of the best birding in the country.
Texas
Texas Scenic Highway Program
Texas Historical Commission
HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS
1511 N. Colorado St.,78701
P.O.Box 12276 78711-2276
512.463.5755 or 512.463.6092
teresa.caldwell@thc.state.tx.us
Texas Parks and Wildlife
Texas Great Wildlife Trails
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department,
4200 Smith School Road
Austin, TX 78744
Toll Free: (800) 792-1112, Austin: (512) 389-4800
Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail
This Trail starts at the end of the Creole Nature Trail in Louisiana and follows the Gulf connecting at times with the Texas Independence Trail and the Texas Tropical Trail.
TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION BYWAY/TRAILS
Texas Independence
Trail
Texas Independence Trail Region
P.O. Drawer 460
Richmond, TX 77406
Phone: 281.343.0218 281.343.0218 ext. 223
Fax: 281.343.5060
Email: info@texasindependencetrail.com
TEXAS TROPICAL TRAIL
Texas Tropical Trail Region
635 East King Avenue, Suite 102
Kingsville, TX 78363
Phone(361) 592-4603
Fax: 866.656.4611
Email: info@texastropicaltrail.com
