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.
Cruise west along Arkansas Highway 60 from Nimrod to Plainview as we follow the tranquil shoreline of Nimrod Lake and pass through forested backroads and quiet farmland before arriving in historic Plainview. A peaceful 9-mile drive in the heart of Yell County.
Experience one of Arkansas’s most scenic drives along the Pig Trail Scenic Byway. Travel 24 miles from Brashears to Ozark on AR-23, winding through forested mountains, river valleys, and timeless rural landscapes in the heart of the Ozarks.
Take a 30-mile journey through the Ozark foothills on Arkansas Highway 23 from Withrow Springs State Park to Brashears. This scenic route passes through Huntsville, Witter, and St. Paul, ending where the Pig Trail Scenic Byway begins.
Drive 20 scenic miles along Arkansas Highway 23 from historic Eureka Springs to Withrow Springs State Park. This wooded stretch of highway passes Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge and the McIlroy Wildlife Management Area, making it a beautiful Ozark escape.
Drive 11 miles south along Arkansas Highway 23 from the Missouri state line to Eureka Springs. This scenic stretch winds through forested Ozark hills, passes by Holiday Island, and enters the heart of historic Eureka Springs. A short but unforgettable mountain drive.
Explore the 9-mile stretch of Missouri State Route 86 from Carr Lane to Eagle Rock. This scenic Ozark drive near the Arkansas border winds through forest, farmland, and the recreational hub of Golden, Missouri.
Travel 13 miles along Missouri Route 39 from Shell Knob to Carr Lane, featuring a scenic Table Rock Lake crossing, wooded Ozark landscapes, and a peaceful drive through rural Barry County.
Explore a short but scenic 4-mile drive along Taney County Highway 165 in Hollister, Missouri. From U.S. 65 Business to MO-265, this route offers wooded views, residential curves, and the popular Branson Scenic Overlook.
Explore 12 miles of Missouri Route 76 from Forsyth to Hollister, including scenic views, wooded hills, and access to Lake Taneycomo. This route blends quiet Ozark towns with growing Branson suburbs.
Cruise 20 miles through the scenic Ozark hills on U.S. Highway 160 from Rueter to Forsyth, Missouri. This winding stretch cuts through forested ridges, small communities, and ends at a modern roundabout near Bull Shoals Lake.
Explore Missouri Route 125 from the Arkansas border to Rueter—a 10-mile scenic drive through the quiet forests and farmland of the Ozarks. Discover small towns, peaceful curves, and a tranquil rural atmosphere along the way.
Take a ride on Arkansas’s last free ferry with this short but scenic drive along Highway 125 from the Peel Ferry landing to the Missouri border. This rare route combines water, woods, and Ozark charm — all in a single mile.