Missouri Supplemental Route K: Chesapeake to Aurora

by Open Road Archive | Jul 22, 2022 | Missouri Routes, Missouri Supplemental State Highways, State Highways

Missouri Supplemental Route K might not have the fame of some of the state’s bigger highways, but it’s a great little connector through the rolling hills of Lawrence County that gives us a true taste of small-town Missouri. Starting just west of Chesapeake...

Missouri Supplemental Route N: Spencer to Chesapeake

by Open Road Archive | Jul 20, 2022 | Missouri Routes, Missouri Supplemental State Highways, State Highways

Looking for a taste of old-school highway nostalgia with a slice of classic Ozarks scenery? Missouri Supplemental Route N from Spencer to Chesapeake is a short but memorable drive that packs a lot into its 7-mile run. Starting just southwest of Halltown at the...

Historic Route 66: Halltown to Spencer

by Open Road Archive | Jul 18, 2022 | Missouri Routes, State Highways

If you want a quick, classic taste of Route 66 history in Missouri, the stretch between Halltown and Spencer packs a lot of charm into just a single mile. Starting at the famed Gary’s Gay Parita gas station, we head west out of Halltown on what is commonly called...

[Revisited] Historic Route 66: Springfield, Missouri

by Open Road Archive | Jul 12, 2022 | City Streets

There’s no place quite like Springfield, Missouri when it comes to the lore of Route 66. This is the city where the Mother Road got its name, and you can still cruise some of its original alignments right through the heart of town. On this drive, we’ll experience 7...

Pulaski County Rd 85 – Col. Maynard Rd: Willow Beach Park to U.S. 165

by Open Road Archive | Jul 1, 2022 | County Roads

Cruising north on Pulaski County Road 85—better known as Col. Maynard Road—you’ll find a quick but scenic escape just east of North Little Rock, Arkansas. This two-mile stretch begins at Willow Beach Park, a quiet spot along the Arkansas River that’s perfect for...