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.
🌞 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 landscapes—from 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 culture—past 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 destination—it’s about the journey.
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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 stretch—now a modern four-lane—was once a scenic, tree-lined two-lane road through the Ouachita foothills. Our video captures this now-lost alignment before its major upgrade.
U.S. Route 70: Eastbound in Hot Springs – Arkansas
Take a smooth 12-mile ride along the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway in Hot Springs, Arkansas, as we follow U.S. Route 70 eastbound through the heart of this historic town’s modern bypass. Discover its junctions, landmarks, and purpose-built design.
U.S. Route 270: Mountain Harbor to Hot Springs – Arkansas
Take a scenic 21-mile journey east on U.S. Highway 270 from Mountain Harbor to Hot Springs, Arkansas, passing through Crystal Springs, Royal, and Lake Hamilton with forested views, rural charm, and lakeside communities.
U.S. Route 270: Hot Springs to Mountain Harbor – Arkansas
Take a scenic drive west along U.S. Highway 270 from Hot Springs to Mountain Harbor Resort in Arkansas. This 21-mile route crosses Lake Hamilton and winds through Piney, Royal, and Crystal Springs into the Ouachita Mountains.
U.S. Route 70: Benton to Hot Springs – Arkansas
Travel west along a forgotten stretch of U.S. Route 70 from Benton to Hot Springs, Arkansas. This archival drive captures the two-lane highway before it was modernized into a four-lane corridor—offering a nostalgic look at rural Arkansas and the winding route once known to generations of travelers.
U.S. Route 67: Pocahontas to Walnut Ridge – Arkansas
Take a scenic drive along U.S. Route 67 from Pocahontas to Walnut Ridge, Arkansas. This 13-mile journey reveals the transition from small-town roads to modern divided highway, with views of farmland, historic towns, and the roots of future I-57.
U.S. Route 62: Corning to Pocahontas – Arkansas
Take a 27-mile drive through northeast Arkansas along U.S. Route 62 from Corning to Pocahontas. Explore river towns, farmlands, and Delta history on this quiet but rewarding highway journey.
U.S. Route 67: Missouri State Line to Corning – Arkansas
Take a short but vital drive down U.S. Route 67 from the Missouri State Line to Corning, Arkansas. Explore the agricultural landscape, regional infrastructure, and community connections that define this 7-mile stretch in Clay County.
U.S. Route 51: Wickliffe KY to Cairo IL via the Ohio River Bridge
Take a scenic drive along U.S. Route 51 from Wickliffe, Kentucky to the Illinois state line, crossing the historic Ohio River bridge into Cairo. Discover river towns, trusswork, and a glimpse of America’s inland waterways.