Take a 38-mile drive along U.S. Route 167 from Ash Flat to Batesville, Arkansas, through the scenic Ozark foothills and charming small towns like Evening Shade and Cave City, ending in the historic river city of Batesville.
🌲 Forest
Journey through America’s wooded corridors with the Forest tag—featuring routes surrounded by dense trees, state forests, and national park lands.
The 🌲 Forest tag highlights routes that pass through densely wooded areas, national forests, or timber-rich landscapes. These drives are often characterized by towering trees, shaded corridors, and a sense of immersion in nature. Whether it’s a winding mountain road lined with evergreens or a backcountry highway flanked by deciduous woods, the forested environment defines the scenery.
These routes are especially vibrant in autumn, when foliage changes color, or in the spring and summer, when greenery is at its peak. Wildlife sightings, hiking trail access, and picnic areas are common features along many forest-tagged segments.
Routes Tagged: 🌲 Forest
U.S. Route 62: Hardy to Ash Flat – Arkansas
Cruise along U.S. Route 62 from Hardy to Ash Flat, Arkansas for 10 miles of scenic Ozark foothills, river crossings, and small-town charm. Explore the key connections and sights along this essential east-west route.
Arkansas Highway 9: Melbourne to Mammoth Spring
Take a scenic 46-mile drive along Arkansas Highway 9 from Melbourne to Mammoth Spring, exploring the Ozark Plateau’s forests, farmland, and small towns. This quiet route ends across from the stunning Mammoth Spring State Park, home to one of the largest natural spring…
Arkansas Highway 9: Mountain View to Melbourne
Drive 25 miles through the Ozark Highlands on Arkansas Highway 9 from Mountain View to Melbourne. Experience tight switchbacks on Polk Mountain, rolling farmland, and authentic Ozark charm along this scenic north-central Arkansas route.
Arkansas Highway 9: Morrilton to Choctaw
Take a scenic 34-mile drive along Arkansas Highway 9 from Morrilton to Choctaw. This peaceful route winds through farmland, forest, and small towns, connecting central Arkansas to the edge of the Ozarks.
Fairplay Road: Glen Rose to Lonsdale – Arkansas
Take a quiet backroad drive through the Arkansas woods on Fairplay Road from Glen Rose to Lonsdale. This peaceful 5-mile stretch offers forest scenery and a scenic shortcut to U.S. Route 70.
Military Road: Rockport to Glen Rose
Take a peaceful 7-mile drive along Arkansas’s historic Military Road from Rockport to Glen Rose. This short route parallels I-30 and traces the path of the old Southwest Trail, offering a quiet glimpse into the state’s early transportation past.
U.S. Route 79: Fordyce to Eagle Mills – Arkansas
Take a scenic 21-mile drive along U.S. Route 79 from Fordyce to Eagle Mills, Arkansas. This route passes through Thornton and near Bearden, offering glimpses of small-town life, historic alignments, and forest-lined roadways in southern Arkansas.
U.S. Route 167: Sheridan to Fordyce – Arkansas
Cruise 38 miles south along U.S. Route 167 from Sheridan to Fordyce, Arkansas, passing through forested landscapes, river crossings, and rural towns with connections to state history and music legends.
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[Revisited] U.S. Route 167: East End to Sheridan – Arkansas
Cruise 18 miles south on U.S. Route 167 from East End to Sheridan, Arkansas. This relaxed drive takes you through the countryside past Cane Creek, ending at the historic US-167 Business Loop into Sheridan.
Arkansas Highway 89: Mayflower
Explore a 5-mile drive along Arkansas Highway 89 in Mayflower, featuring the new Mayflower bypass and a scenic stretch west of town. A short yet notable route in central Arkansas.
Arkansas Highway 89: Cabot to Mayflower
Explore the scenic route of Arkansas Highway 89 from Cabot to Mayflower, a 25-mile drive through rural towns, farmland, and along the edge of Camp Robinson. This segment includes a historic alignment and the new Mayflower bypass.