Take a scenic 6-mile drive west on Arkansas Highway 285 from Woolly Hollow State Park to Greenbrier. This short but beautiful route winds through forested foothills and rural landscapes before reaching U.S. Highway 65 near Greenbrier.
🌲 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
Arkansas State Parks: Woolly Hollow State Park
Explore the scenic drives around Woolly Hollow State Park near Greenbrier, Arkansas. This peaceful park features Lake Bennett, forested trails, camping, and a rich CCC history—perfect for a relaxing day trip or weekend getaway.
Western Kentucky Parkway: Elizabethtown to Clarkson – Kentucky
Cruise 25 miles west along the Western Kentucky Parkway from Elizabethtown to Clarkson. This quiet, scenic route through farmland and wooded countryside is a peaceful drive through the heart of central Kentucky.
Interstate 71: Carrollon to Louisville – Kentucky
Follow Interstate 71 southbound from Carrollton to downtown Louisville, Kentucky, on a 46-mile drive through forested hills, small towns, and growing suburbs before entering the heart of the city at I-65. This scenic and varied route blends rural charm with urban energy.
Interstate 57: North Little Rock to Searcy – Arkansas
Drive 44 miles along newly designated Interstate 57 from North Little Rock to Searcy, Arkansas, passing through suburbs, air base access, farmland, and small towns along the historic alignment of U.S. 67. Includes interchanges with I-40, AR-440, and US-64.
Arkansas Highway 186: Altus to Wiederkehr Village
Explore Arkansas Highway 186 from Altus to Wiederkehr Village—a scenic 3-mile drive through Arkansas wine country. Pass historic vineyards, climb St. Mary’s Mountain, and visit one of the state’s oldest churches along the way.
Arkansas Highway 309: Paris to Ozark
Take a scenic 16-mile drive along Arkansas Highway 309 from Paris to Ozark, winding through farmland, forest, and the Mount Magazine Scenic Byway. A quiet and beautiful backroad drive in the Arkansas River Valley.
Arkansas Highway 22: Dardanelle to Paris
Drive 34 miles west on Arkansas Highway 22 from Dardanelle to Paris through lakeside views, farmland, and historic communities. Highlights include Shoal Bay, Subiaco Abbey, and access to Mount Magazine Scenic Byway.
Interstate 40: Exit 146 – White Oak Crossing – Arkansas
Explore the newly opened Exit 146 at White Oak Crossing on Interstate 40 in Arkansas—built to improve traffic flow between Maumelle and North Little Rock with better access to growing residential and commercial areas.
Arkansas Highway 154: Oppelo to Petit Jean State Park
Take a scenic 13-mile drive along Arkansas Highway 154 from the farmlands of Oppelo to the heart of Petit Jean State Park. Climb the switchbacks of Petit Jean Mountain, enjoy sweeping views, and explore historic landmarks like Stouts Point, the Museum of Automobiles, and Mather Lodge.
Arkansas Highway 9: Perryville to Oppelo
Drive 7 miles north along Arkansas Highway 9 from Perryville to Oppelo, passing through the town of Perry and scenic farmland in the Arkansas River Valley before connecting to AR-154 toward Petit Jean State Park.
Arkansas Highway 60: Conway to Perryville
Take a scenic 21-mile drive west on Arkansas Highway 60 from Conway to Perryville. Cross the Arkansas River at Toad Suck, pass through farmland and small towns like Bigelow and Houston, and end in the foothills of the Ouachitas at Perryville.