U.S. Route 89

U.S. Route 89 (US 89) is a north-south highway stretching from the desert landscapes of Arizona to the mountainous beauty of Montana. Often dubbed the “National Park Highway,” US 89 links several of the United States’ most iconic parks and monuments, making it a favorite among scenic travelers and road trip enthusiasts.

The highway begins in Flagstaff, Arizona, where it splits from Interstate 40 and heads north through the Navajo Nation, offering stunning views of desert plateaus and sandstone formations. It passes near Grand Canyon National Park and continues through Utah, skirting Bryce Canyon, Zion, and Capitol Reef National Parks, as well as Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument. In Salt Lake City, US 89 briefly overlaps with Interstate 15 before continuing north into Idaho and then Wyoming, where it weaves through alpine terrain near Jackson Hole and Grand Teton National Park.

Eventually, US 89 enters Montana, running through small towns and picturesque valleys before terminating at the Canadian border in Piegan, Montana, near Glacier National Park. Throughout its nearly 1,250-mile journey, the route is a tapestry of American landscapes, from red rock canyons and high deserts to mountain passes and glacial valleys. Because of its connection to numerous national parks and monuments, US 89 has earned recognition as a corridor of both natural beauty and cultural heritage.