Explore the scenic drive along Arkansas Highway 154 from Oppelo to Petit Jean State Park. This 12-mile route climbs Petit Jean Mountain and leads to waterfalls, overlooks, and the heart of Arkansas’s first state park.

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Explore the scenic drive along Arkansas Highway 154 from Oppelo to Petit Jean State Park. This 12-mile route climbs Petit Jean Mountain and leads to waterfalls, overlooks, and the heart of Arkansas’s first state park.

Cruise 33 miles west along U.S. Highway 412 from Kennett, Missouri to Paragould, Arkansas. This drive passes through the rural Bootheel, skirts small farming towns, and finishes in the industrial heart of northeast Arkansas.

Drive 5 miles south on Arkansas Highway 9 from Morrilton to Oppelo, crossing the scenic Arkansas River and open farmland before reaching the junction with AR-154 near Petit Jean State Park.

Travel 6 miles west along Arkansas Highway 286 from Saltillo to Conway, passing through forested creek lands before entering the urban energy of Conway via Dave Ward Drive. From rural peace to city bustle in just minutes — see how this short route connects two distinc…

Take a scenic 10-mile drive along Arkansas Highway 229 from Traskwood to Poyen, passing through the quiet community of Fenter and into the wooded heart of Grant County. A peaceful rural route with local charm and connections to U.S. 270.

Take a scenic 14-mile drive along Arkansas Highway 92 from Drasco to Greers Ferry, passing forested landscapes, lake views, and small-town charm. This route offers a tranquil journey through the Ozarks with access to Greers Ferry Lake and nearby recreational areas.

Travel Arkansas Highway 66 from Leslie to Mountain View for 30 miles of scenic Ozark beauty. This winding two-lane road passes through historic towns, forests, and rural landscapes, ending in the folk music capital of Arkansas.

Take a scenic 10-mile drive along Arkansas Highway 285 from Wooster to Martinville, passing through Shady Grove, Twin Groves, and over Cadron Creek in this quiet Faulkner County route.

Cruise through central Arkansas on a scenic 6-mile stretch of Arkansas Highway 25 from Conway to Wooster. Pass by Beaverfork Lake and enjoy quiet countryside views as this short but vital route connects I-40 travelers to rural Faulkner County.

Take a scenic drive through the Ouachita National Forest on Arkansas Highway 298 from Story to Hot Springs Village. This quiet, forested 29-mile route offers peaceful wilderness, access to Lake Ouachita, and ends near the popular Scenic Highway 7.

Take a relaxing drive along Arkansas Highway 188 from AR-27 to the Little Fir Recreation Area, winding through the Ouachita National Forest to the quiet shores of Lake Ouachita. Discover scenic forest views, peaceful campsites, and the perfect escape into nature along t…

Take a scenic 19-mile drive through Arkansas’s Ouachita National Forest along U.S. Route 270 from Crystal Springs to Mt. Ida. Enjoy lake views, wooded curves, and small-town charm on this forested mountain route.