Travel 24 miles west on Interstate 44 from Gray Summit to Stanton, Missouri. This scenic highway segment passes through St. Clair and skirts the edge of the Missouri Ozarks while paralleling historic Route 66.
🌲 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
Historic Route 66: Allenton to Gray Summit – Missouri
Cruise 9 miles of Historic Route 66 from Allenton to Gray Summit, Missouri, past Six Flags, Pacific’s downtown, and rolling Ozark foothills—an iconic blend of nostalgia and natural beauty paralleling I-44.
Interstate 44: St. Louis to Allenton (Six Flags) – Missouri
Take a fast-paced drive from St. Louis to Allenton, Missouri along Interstate 44. This 15-mile journey transitions from suburbs to scenery, passing Castlewood State Park, Route 66 State Park, and ending at Six Flags St. Louis.
Interstate 55: Cape Girardeau to St. Louis – Missouri
Travel north along Interstate 55 from Cape Girardeau to St. Louis, Missouri in this 118-mile drive through river valleys, historic towns, and suburban sprawl, ending just shy of downtown.
Interstate 57: Searcy to Walnut Ridge – Arkansas
Take a scenic ride through the Arkansas Delta along the newly designated Interstate 57 from Searcy to Walnut Ridge. This 79-mile route traces former U.S. 67, passing through Judsonia, Bald Knob, Newport, and Hoxie, and crossing key rivers and agricultural lands.
Kansas Highway K-7: Troy to Nebraska
Explore the scenic and historic Kansas Highway K-7 from Troy to the Nebraska state line. Travel past farmland, wooded hills, and the Four State Lookout along the Glacial Hills Scenic Byway.
New Mexico Road 333: Albuquerque to Tijeras
Travel the historic Route 66 along New Mexico State Road 333 from Albuquerque to Tijeras. Explore the Musical Highway, scenic views of the Sandia Mountains, and remnants of Americana in this short but memorable desert drive.
U.S. Route 191: Blanding to Monticello – Utah
Travel Utah’s high desert and forested plateaus on US-191 from Blanding to Monticello. This 21-mile drive passes through Manti-La Sal National Forest and Devils Canyon before arriving in scenic Monticello.
U.S. Route 89: Flagstaff to Tuba City – Arizona
Travel 67 miles north on U.S. Route 89 from Flagstaff to Tuba City, Arizona, passing through volcanic landscapes, the Little Colorado River, and the stark desert beauty of the Navajo Nation. This remote stretch offers natural wonders and vital history on a scenic drive through the heart of the Southwest.
California Route 110 – Arroyo Seco Pkwy: Pasadena to Los Angeles
Take a scenic and historic drive down California Route 110’s Arroyo Seco Parkway from Pasadena to Los Angeles. Once part of Route 66, this iconic 10-mile freeway was the first in the western U.S. and offers vintage charm and classic LA views.
Interstate 15: Hesperia to Rancho Cucamonga – California (Cajon Pass)
Take a breathtaking drive through Cajon Pass on Interstate 15 from Hesperia to Rancho Cucamonga, California. This 23-mile route descends from the High Desert into the Inland Empire, passing through the Angeles National Forest and historic Cajon Junction.
Interstate 40: Williams to Ash Fork – Arizona
Take a high-country drive along Interstate 40 from Williams to Ash Fork, Arizona. This 16-mile route passes Bill Williams Mountain, skirts the Coconino National Forest, and offers a gateway to Historic Route 66 at Crookton Road.