Monumental Highway Poster Appalachia The rich hues and wild

The rich hues and wild contrasts of these monolithic towers prompted the National Geographic Society to name this region after a popular brand of color film in 1949

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 1

CCC and WPA Rim Rock Drive roadbuilders make it possible for hundreds of thousands of visitors each year to learn about

built a prototype costing roughly $24

Monumental Highway Poster Appalachia The rich hues and wildProduct Details 14 x 22 poster Interpretive Copy In June 1917, Dr. William Hopkins and Dolph Andrus set out from Bluff, Utah, in a Maxwell roadster to advertise the scenic wonders of the West. They blazed a trail through Monument Valley, paralleled the north rim of the Grand Canyon, and ended their excursion in Zion Canyon, calling the path they followed the Monumental Highway. Many have since discovered the boundless beauty promoted by these motoring