ST. GEORGE, Utah — It's not necessarily one of "The Mighty 5" in Utah, but it's awfully close.
State Road 9 that runs to one of the entrances of Zion National Park has been designated a National Scenic Byway by the Federal Highway Administration.
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The honor came Wednesday when the agency named 34 new National Scenic Byways and All-American Byways across the United States, the St. George News reports.
SR-9, also known as the Zion Scenic Byway, runs between La Verkin and the park's east entrance.
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“This just helps more people recognize the beauty of the area we’ve always known,” Washington County Commission chair Gil Almquist said. “It’s a highway gem.”
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The National Scenic Byways Program recognizes roads based on their archaeological, cultural, historical, natural, recreational and scenic qualities. SR-9 is the first road in Utah to be given the honor of recognition.
Zion Scenic Byway was named a state scenic byway by the Utah Legislature in 1990.