Travel the Trail of the Ancients in Colorado along U.S. Route 160 from US-491 to Cortez. This 30-mile scenic drive near Mesa Verde blends high desert views, Native history, and access to Colorado’s cultural southwest.
🌲 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
Interstate 70: Illinois to Indianapolis – Indiana
Drive Interstate 70 for 81 miles from Illinois to Indianapolis, Indiana. Pass through Terre Haute, Cloverdale, and Plainfield on this major east-west route through the Hoosier State.
Interstate 40: Nashville to Memphis – Tennessee
Cruise west on Interstate 40 from Nashville to Memphis through Tennessee’s Music Highway, passing through Dickson, Jackson, and Brownsville, with stops by the Tennessee River, Natchez Trace State Park, and Hatchie Wildlife Refuge.
Interstate 275: Cincinnati Bypass – West Loop
Take a scenic ride around the Cincinnati Bypass on Interstate 275’s west loop, traveling 43 miles through Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky. Explore river crossings, suburban hubs, and quiet countryside along this cross-state highway route.
U.S. Route 412 Alternate: Locust Grove to Kansas — Oklahoma
Take a scenic drive along U.S. Route 412 Alternate from Locust Grove to Kansas, Oklahoma. Explore 34 miles of rolling hills, farmland, and Cherokee Nation history along this peaceful alternative to the Cherokee Turnpike.
Interstate 49: Bella Vista to Fayetteville – Arkansas
Cruise through the heart of Northwest Arkansas on Interstate 49 from Bella Vista to Fayetteville. Explore a corridor of booming towns, scenic hills, and cultural landmarks along this dynamic 31-mile drive.
Bella Vista Bypass (Pre-Interstate 49): Southbound in Bella Vista – Arkansas
Explore the Bella Vista Bypass before its transformation into Interstate 49. Take a scenic 11-mile drive along the old AR-549 in Northwest Arkansas, capturing a snapshot of the region’s growth.
Bella Vista Bypass (Pre-Interstate 49): Northbound in Bella Vista – Arkansas
Experience the Bella Vista Bypass before it became part of Interstate 49. Drive north along the old AR-549 route in Northwest Arkansas and see the road as it was in its original two-lane form.
Interstate 49: Alma to Bella Vista – Arkansas
Take a scenic ride through the Boston Mountains and Northwest Arkansas along Interstate 49 from Alma to Bella Vista. Explore forested hills, the Bobby Hopper Tunnel, and the growing metro corridor of Fayetteville, Springdale, Rogers, and Bentonville on this 72-mile driv…
Interstate 71: Louisville – Kentucky
Drive America’s Highways along Interstate 71 through Louisville, Kentucky, from Interstate 265 to downtown’s Spaghetti Junction and Interstate 65. Explore suburban sprawl, riverfront views, and the city’s bustling core on this short but dynamic urban stretch.
AR-88 / OK-1: Talimena National Scenic Byway
Drive 53 miles along the Talimena National Scenic Byway from Mena, Arkansas, to U.S. 271 in Oklahoma, experiencing stunning Ouachita Mountain views, Queen Wilhelmina State Park, and endless scenic vistas.
Interstate 70: Indianapolis to Richmond – Indiana
Drive 75 miles along Interstate 70 from downtown Indianapolis to Richmond, Indiana, exploring urban highways, quiet farmland, and the historic National Road near the Ohio border.