The road was built in the late 1920s and improved through the 1930s. In 1941, the road received its number, and was given its designation as the parkway in the 1980s. The parkway has received designations as a National Forest Scenic Byway as well as a National Scenic Byway.
The road was constructed in the late 1920s and enhanced during the 1930s. In 1941, the road received its number, and was assigned its designation as a parkway in the 1980s. The parkway has been designated as a National Forest Scenic Byway and a National Scenic Byway.