Travel through marshlands, swamps, and ecological preserves with Wetlands-tagged routes—where roads intersect with natural wet habitats.
The 🦆 Wetlands tag is used for routes that pass through or alongside marshes, swamps, bayous, or floodplain ecosystems. These areas are often rich in biodiversity and feature a mix of standing water, tall grasses, cypress trees, and wildlife such as herons, egrets, turtles, and of course, ducks. Driving through wetlands often brings a tranquil, otherworldly quality—especially when the road is elevated above water on stilts, causeways, or narrow levees.
Wetland routes can be found throughout the United States, but are especially common in the Southeast, Gulf Coast, and Great Lakes regions. These drives might include long bridges, slow curves through wildlife preserves, or boardwalk-adjacent roadways. The scenery shifts with the seasons and water levels, often making the same route feel completely different depending on when you visit.
Because of the fragile nature of wetland ecosystems, many of these roads include interpretive signs, scenic pull-offs, or nearby nature trails. Birdwatchers and photographers often favor these routes for the chance to spot migratory species or dramatic skies reflected in still water.
Travel 22 miles north on U.S. Highway 165 from the Delta town of England to North Little Rock, passing through historic Keo and scenic farmland with access to Toltec Mounds and the Plantation Agriculture Museum. A smooth drive into the metro with glimpses of Arkansas’…
Take a relaxing drive along Arkansas Highway 365 from Maumelle to Conway. This 18-mile route winds past Lake Conway, through the heart of Mayflower, and into the college town of Conway, offering scenic views and small-town charm.
Take a tranquil 11-mile drive along the Natchez Trace Parkway from the Mississippi state line to Cherokee, Alabama. This wooded route through Colbert County offers peaceful scenery and a direct connection to US-72.
Take a scenic drive along the Natchez Trace Parkway from Kosciusko to Tupelo, Mississippi. Explore 101 miles of wooded hills, historic sites like French Camp and Jeff Busby Park, and tranquil traces of ancient cultures.
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.
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.
Travel 42 miles north on Interstate 530 from Pine Bluff to Little Rock, Arkansas. This scenic and essential stretch of I-530/U.S. 65 links the piney woods of Jefferson County to the heart of the state capital, passing through White Hall, Redfield, and the Granite Mounta…
Drive U.S. Route 41 southbound in Henderson, Kentucky, from the Ohio River at the Indiana state line to Interstate 69. Explore river views, historic highway alignments, and the modern I-69 interchange on this short but scenic route.
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.
Take a scenic ride along Interstate 57 from Missouri to Marion, Illinois. Explore river floodplains, historic towns like Cairo, Giant City State Park, and Southern Illinois’ rolling farmland on this 72-mile highway journey.
Take a scenic drive along Interstate 57 from Sikeston, Missouri to the Illinois state line. Explore farmland vistas, the Mississippi River crossing, and the historic Bootheel region in this 22-mile highway journey.
Take a scenic drive along U.S. Route 68 from Aurora to the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area in Kentucky. Enjoy lake views, the Eggner’s Ferry Bridge, and peaceful woodlands on this short but beautiful highway segment.