Explore Arkansas Highway 7 in Russellville, Arkansasβa short 3.5-mile drive that connects neighborhoods, Arkansas Tech University, and historic downtown along a route rich in community character.
π The South
Hit the road through the American South with scenic drives across Kentucky, Louisiana, Florida, and more. Discover historic byways, bayous, and Southern backroads.
Welcome to The South, where every mile tells a story rich in culture, history, and charm. This region spans a vibrant tapestry of landscapesβfrom the smoky peaks of Appalachia to the flat, sun-drenched Gulf Coast. Whether you’re cruising through the Bluegrass hills of Kentucky, exploring the bayous of Louisiana, or winding along Florida’s backroads, the South delivers a uniquely American experience filled with hospitality and heart.
Our drives across the Southern United States reveal both well-known highways and forgotten backroads. You’ll find scenic routes like the Natchez Trace Parkway, legendary paths like U.S. Route 11, and countless stretches of local charm dotted with BBQ joints, cotton fields, old rail crossings, and Civil War-era courthouses. This category is your guide to all the hidden gems and major corridors that shape Southern road cultureβpast and present.
From family road trips to solo explorations, The South offers something for every traveler. Expect stunning vistas, historical detours, and a slower pace that invites you to roll down the windows and take it all in. Let the cicadas sing, the gas station coffee flow, and the roadside attractions surprise you. This is Southern road travel, and it’s never just about the destinationβitβs about the journey.
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Explore π The South
U.S. Route 64: Russellville to Morrilton – Arkansas
Take a scenic 26-mile drive along U.S. Route 64 from Russellville to Morrilton, Arkansas. This journey through Pottsville and Atkins highlights the Arkansas River Valleyβs agricultural roots, small-town charm, and local roadside legends.
Arkansas Highway 7: Fourche Junction to Russellville
Explore a 24-mile stretch of Arkansas Scenic Highway 7 from Fourche Junction to Russellville. This drive winds through the Ouachita foothills, small towns like Ola and Dardanelle, and across the Arkansas Riverβdelivering a classic Arkansas experience filled with histo…
Arkansas Highway 7: Jessieville to Fourche Junction
Take a scenic journey through the Ouachita Mountains on Arkansas Highway 7 from Jessieville to Fourche Junction. This 21-mile route winds through the Ouachita National Forest, passing historic stops like the Hollis Country Store and tranquil campsites along the South Fo…
Arkansas Highway 7: Fountain Lake to Jessieville
Take a scenic drive along Arkansas Highway 7 from Hot Springs to Jessieville, passing through Fountain Lakeβs new roundabout, skirting Hot Springs Village, and ending at the historic Iron Springs Park in the Ouachita National Forest.
Arkansas Highway 7: Northbound in Hot Springs
Take a drive through the heart of Hot Springs on Arkansas Highway 7 northbound, a scenic 12-mile route that passes Oaklawn Racing, historic Bathhouse Row, and the iconic Arlington Hotel inside Hot Springs National Park.
Arkansas Highway 7: Arkadelphia to Bismarck
Take a 16-mile journey along Arkansas Highway 7 from Arkadelphia to Bismarck, passing Ouachita Baptist University, DeGray Lake Resort State Park, and the wooded beauty of Caddo Valley.
Arkansas Highway 7: Mt Olive to Arkadelphia
Follow Arkansas Highway 7 from Mt. Olive to Arkadelphia on a 14-mile journey through pine woods and rural junctions. See where AR-8 and AR-51 join the route and learn about recent highway realignments near Arkadelphia.
Arkansas Highway 8: Princeton to Mt Olive
Travel 17 quiet miles west on Arkansas Highway 8 from Princeton to Mt. Olive. Discover the pine woods, farmland, and forgotten crossroads of south-central Arkansas in this peaceful rural drive.
Arkansas Highway 46: Leola
Take a scenic 10-mile drive along Arkansas Highway 46 from Jenkins Ferry State Park to Highway 9 near Leola. This peaceful route winds through historical battlegrounds, forests, and rural farmland in southern Grant County, Arkansas.
Arkansas Highway 46: Sheridan to Jenkins Ferry State Park
Take a scenic 9-mile drive along Arkansas Highway 46 from Sheridan to Jenkins Ferry State Park. Discover peaceful forests, rural charm, and the haunting history of a Civil War battlefield tucked away in Grant County, Arkansas.
U.S. Route 70: Hot Springs to Benton – Arkansas
Take a drive back in time along the original U.S. Route 70 from Hot Springs to Benton, Arkansas. This 19-mile stretchβnow a modern four-laneβwas once a scenic, tree-lined two-lane road through the Ouachita foothills. Our video captures this now-lost alignment before…