Travel 13 miles along Missouri Route 39 from Shell Knob to Carr Lane, featuring a scenic Table Rock Lake crossing, wooded Ozark landscapes, and a peaceful drive through rural Barry County.
🌲 Forest
Journey through America’s wooded corridors with the Forest tag—featuring routes surrounded by dense trees, state forests, and national park lands.
The 🌲 Forest tag highlights routes that pass through densely wooded areas, national forests, or timber-rich landscapes. These drives are often characterized by towering trees, shaded corridors, and a sense of immersion in nature. Whether it’s a winding mountain road lined with evergreens or a backcountry highway flanked by deciduous woods, the forested environment defines the scenery.
These routes are especially vibrant in autumn, when foliage changes color, or in the spring and summer, when greenery is at its peak. Wildlife sightings, hiking trail access, and picnic areas are common features along many forest-tagged segments.
Routes Tagged: 🌲 Forest
Taney County Highway 165: Hollister – Missouri
Explore a short but scenic 4-mile drive along Taney County Highway 165 in Hollister, Missouri. From U.S. 65 Business to MO-265, this route offers wooded views, residential curves, and the popular Branson Scenic Overlook.
Missouri State Route 76: Forsyth to Hollister
Explore 12 miles of Missouri Route 76 from Forsyth to Hollister, including scenic views, wooded hills, and access to Lake Taneycomo. This route blends quiet Ozark towns with growing Branson suburbs.
U.S. Highway 160: Rueter to Forsyth – Missouri
Cruise 20 miles through the scenic Ozark hills on U.S. Highway 160 from Rueter to Forsyth, Missouri. This winding stretch cuts through forested ridges, small communities, and ends at a modern roundabout near Bull Shoals Lake.
Missouri State Route 125: Arkansas to Rueter
Explore Missouri Route 125 from the Arkansas border to Rueter—a 10-mile scenic drive through the quiet forests and farmland of the Ozarks. Discover small towns, peaceful curves, and a tranquil rural atmosphere along the way.
Arkansas Highway 125: Peel Ferry to Missouri
Take a ride on Arkansas’s last free ferry with this short but scenic drive along Highway 125 from the Peel Ferry landing to the Missouri border. This rare route combines water, woods, and Ozark charm — all in a single mile.
Arkansas Highway 125: Highway 14 to Peel Ferry
Travel 12 scenic miles along Arkansas Highway 125 from Highway 14 to the Peel Ferry on Bull Shoals Lake. Winding through forested hills and quiet communities, this tranquil drive ends at Arkansas’s last remaining highway ferry crossing.
Arkansas Highway 14: Yellville to AR-125
Travel 15 peaceful miles along Arkansas Highway 14 from Yellville to AR-125. This winding Ozark route offers small-town charm, mountain views, and wooded serenity just north of the Buffalo River region.
Arkansas Highway 43: Compton to Ponca
Drive the short but scenic stretch of Arkansas Highway 43 from Compton to Ponca, skirting the edge of the Buffalo National River. Enjoy forested mountain views, wildlife sightings, and access to top hiking trails in the heart of the Ozarks.
Arkansas Highway 103: Osage to Compton
Cruise 12 scenic miles through the Ozarks on Arkansas Highway 103 from Osage to Compton. This winding backroad crosses creeks, farmland, and forested hills on the way to the Buffalo River country.
Arkansas Highway 103: Green Forest to Rudd
Cruise 13 miles through the scenic heart of Carroll County as we drive Arkansas Highway 103 from Green Forest to Rudd. From farmlands to forested hills, this quiet stretch of road offers a true Ozark experience.
Arkansas Highway 23: Forum to Eureka Springs
Cruise 18 scenic miles along Arkansas Highway 23 from Forum to Eureka Springs, winding through the Ozark forests, passing wildlife refuges, and descending into the historic charm of Eureka Springs. A must-drive for nature lovers and road trippers alike.