Travel north along Interstate 55 from Cape Girardeau to St. Louis, Missouri in this 118-mile drive through river valleys, historic towns, and suburban sprawl, ending just shy of downtown.
🌲 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 57: Searcy to Walnut Ridge – Arkansas
Take a scenic ride through the Arkansas Delta along the newly designated Interstate 57 from Searcy to Walnut Ridge. This 79-mile route traces former U.S. 67, passing through Judsonia, Bald Knob, Newport, and Hoxie, and crossing key rivers and agricultural lands.
Kansas Highway K-7: Troy to Nebraska
Explore the scenic and historic Kansas Highway K-7 from Troy to the Nebraska state line. Travel past farmland, wooded hills, and the Four State Lookout along the Glacial Hills Scenic Byway.
New Mexico Road 333: Albuquerque to Tijeras
Travel the historic Route 66 along New Mexico State Road 333 from Albuquerque to Tijeras. Explore the Musical Highway, scenic views of the Sandia Mountains, and remnants of Americana in this short but memorable desert drive.
U.S. Route 191: Blanding to Monticello – Utah
Travel Utah’s high desert and forested plateaus on US-191 from Blanding to Monticello. This 21-mile drive passes through Manti-La Sal National Forest and Devils Canyon before arriving in scenic Monticello.
U.S. Route 89: Flagstaff to Tuba City – Arizona
Travel 67 miles north on U.S. Route 89 from Flagstaff to Tuba City, Arizona, passing through volcanic landscapes, the Little Colorado River, and the stark desert beauty of the Navajo Nation. This remote stretch offers natural wonders and vital history on a scenic drive …
California Route 110 – Arroyo Seco Pkwy: Pasadena to Los Angeles
Take a scenic and historic drive down California Route 110’s Arroyo Seco Parkway from Pasadena to Los Angeles. Once part of Route 66, this iconic 10-mile freeway was the first in the western U.S. and offers vintage charm and classic LA views.
Interstate 15: Hesperia to Rancho Cucamonga – California (Cajon Pass)
Take a breathtaking drive through Cajon Pass on Interstate 15 from Hesperia to Rancho Cucamonga, California. This 23-mile route descends from the High Desert into the Inland Empire, passing through the Angeles National Forest and historic Cajon Junction.
Interstate 40: Williams to Ash Fork – Arizona
Take a high-country drive along Interstate 40 from Williams to Ash Fork, Arizona. This 16-mile route passes Bill Williams Mountain, skirts the Coconino National Forest, and offers a gateway to Historic Route 66 at Crookton Road.
Interstate 40: Flagstaff – Williams – Arizona
Cruise 26 miles along Interstate 40 from Flagstaff to Williams, Arizona, through pine forests, mountain grades, and roadside Americana. This scenic drive highlights Bellemont, Parks, and the historic charm of Williams—gateway to the Grand Canyon and Route 66 history.
Tennessee Route 385: Millington – Arlington
Explore Tennessee Route 385 from Millington to Arlington with this 17-mile drive through suburban Shelby County. Follow this high-speed corridor past Millington’s Navy base, rolling hills, and the eastern edge of Memphis.
Interstate 40: Flagstaff – Arizona
Drive 14 scenic miles west on Interstate 40 through Flagstaff, Arizona—where the road curves past Walnut Canyon, connects with I-17, and brushes against the historic path of Route 66 in this pine-covered high-country city.