Arkansas Highway 7: Ola to Fourche Junction

by Open Road Archive | Aug 13, 2024 | Arkansas HIghway 7, Arkansas Highways, State Highways

Leaving behind the small town charm of Ola, we hop on Arkansas Highway 7 for an 8-mile trek south to Fourche Junction, a scenic stretch that carves its way through the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains. Though short in distance, this segment delivers a surprising...

Arkansas Highway 155: Petit Jean State Park to Casa

by Open Road Archive | Aug 12, 2024 | Arkansas Highways, State Highways

Traveling Arkansas Highway 155 from Petit Jean State Park to Casa is a drive full of steep grades, winding turns, and natural beauty that showcases why this stretch of road is more than just a shortcut—it’s a scenic escape. Covering about 12 miles, this segment begins...

[Revisited] Arkansas Highway 154: Oppelo to Petit Jean State Park

by Open Road Archive | Aug 8, 2024 | Arkansas Highways, State Highways

Take a scenic 12-mile journey with us as we drive west along Arkansas Highway 154 from Oppelo to Petit Jean State Park—a route that blends rolling farmland, sweeping mountain curves, and rich Arkansas history into one unforgettable drive. Our trip begins in the quiet...

U.S. Highway 412: Kennett, Missouri to Paragould, Arkansas

by Open Road Archive | Aug 7, 2024 | U.S. Numbered Highway System, U.S. Route 412

U.S. Highway 412 takes us on a 33-mile journey from the heart of Missouri’s Bootheel into the rich, agricultural lands of northeastern Arkansas. This east-to-west segment delivers more than just a link between towns—it’s a cross-state connector that transitions from...

Arkansas Highway 9: Morrilton to Oppelo

by Open Road Archive | Aug 6, 2024 | Arkansas Highway 9, Arkansas Highways, State Highways

Cruising down Arkansas Highway 9 from Morrilton to Oppelo might not be a long journey—clocking in at just 5 miles—but it’s a scenic little connector full of rural charm and small-town character. This short stretch gives us a taste of the Arkansas River...