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.
![[Revisited] U.S. Highway 160 – Rueter to Forsyth – Missouri](https://openroadarchive.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/x_qkmodnaq8maxresdefault.jpg)
Explore the scenic 21-mile drive along U.S. Highway 160 from Rueter to Forsyth, Missouri. This winding Ozarks route features forested hills, waterfront views, and classic small-town stops—perfect for anyone seeking authentic Missouri scenery and a peaceful road trip.
Take a scenic four-mile drive along Arkansas Highway 7 from Lead Hill to Diamond City, ending at beautiful Bull Shoals Lake. Discover tranquil Ozark landscapes, peaceful lakeshore parks, and the laid-back charm of this northern Arkansas getaway.
Experience the best of the Arkansas Ozarks with this scenic drive along U.S. Highway 62 from Eureka Springs to Harrison. Wind through valleys, historic towns, and rolling hills for 32 miles of classic American road trip adventure.
![[Revisited] U.S. Highway 270: Hot Springs to Crystal Springs](https://openroadarchive.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/9l_8l5vlvbimaxresdefault.jpg)
Cruise 25 miles along US Highway 270 from Hot Springs to Crystal Springs and discover Arkansas at its finest. Roll past city limits on a modern bypass, wind through pine forests and rivers, and finish with some legendary BBQ at Burl’s Smokehouse. Ideal for those seeki…
Experience the natural beauty of Arkansas in just 1.5 miles with a drive down Highway 7S through Gulpha Gorge in Hot Springs National Park. This short but stunning segment features lush forests, crystal-clear streams, easy access to hiking trails, and the original align…
Experience Arkansas Highway 5 from Benton to Fountain Lake—a scenic 27-mile drive blending small-town Arkansas charm, forested hills, and access to Hot Springs Village. Perfect for anyone seeking a relaxing route with plenty of natural beauty and local color along the…
Drive Missouri State Route 76 for 9 scenic miles from Cape Fair to Reeds Spring, crossing Table Rock Lake and winding through the wooded hills of the Ozarks. Discover lakeside views, forested landscapes, and classic small-town Missouri charm on this quick but memorable …
Take a scenic 13-mile drive along Missouri State Route 76 from Shell Knob to Cape Fair, winding through the heart of the Mark Twain National Forest and alongside beautiful Table Rock Lake. Experience classic Ozark scenery, lakeside charm, and peaceful forested stretches…
Take a scenic nine-mile drive along Missouri State Route 39 from Carr Lane to Shell Knob, winding through Ozark valleys, charming rural communities, and across the stunning Shell Knob bridge over Table Rock Lake. This route offers a perfect mix of forested hillsides, wa…
Take a scenic drive along Missouri State Route 39 in Shell Knob, just north of Table Rock Lake. Explore lakeside parks, winding forest highways, and a beautiful scenic overlook in the Ozarks. Perfect for road trippers, nature lovers, and anyone craving classic Missouri …
![[Revisited] Missouri Route 86: Eagle Rock to Carr Lane](https://openroadarchive.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/76vawycbxjemaxresdefault.jpg)
Take a scenic drive through Missouri’s Ozark foothills along Route 86 from Eagle Rock to Carr Lane. This 9-mile route features lake access, forested hills, a Kings River crossing, and easy connections to both local attractions and the Arkansas border. Perfect for road…
Cruise Arkansas Highway 23 from Eureka Springs to Eagle Rock, Missouri—a 12-mile stretch through lush Ozark forests, Holiday Island’s lakeside hideaways, and scenic byways that end at the shores of Table Rock Lake. Perfect for anyone craving a short, scenic getaway.