India, May 17 -- Centered in countless movies, paintings, and other artworks, the otherworldly sandstone of southern Utah is a quintessential part of the West's legendary landscapes. These rock formations have inspired and attracted countless people since time immemorial. And one of the best ways to see it is by driving Utah's Scenic Byway 12.

Winding from Panguitch, Utah, in the west to the small town of Torrey in the east, the highway consists of just over 122 miles of primarily two-lane asphalt. Along this designated "All-American Road" (aka a road that is a destination unto itself), drivers will pass undulating waves of red, cream, and ochre sandstone, two national parks, and plenty of stops providing historical information about thi...