Take a scenic drive along U.S. Route 412 Alternate from Locust Grove to Kansas, Oklahoma. Explore 34 miles of rolling hills, farmland, and Cherokee Nation history along this peaceful alternative to the Cherokee Turnpike.
🌲 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
Interstate 49: Bella Vista to Fayetteville – Arkansas
Cruise through the heart of Northwest Arkansas on Interstate 49 from Bella Vista to Fayetteville. Explore a corridor of booming towns, scenic hills, and cultural landmarks along this dynamic 31-mile drive.
Bella Vista Bypass (Pre-Interstate 49): Southbound in Bella Vista – Arkansas
Explore the Bella Vista Bypass before its transformation into Interstate 49. Take a scenic 11-mile drive along the old AR-549 in Northwest Arkansas, capturing a snapshot of the region’s growth.
Bella Vista Bypass (Pre-Interstate 49): Northbound in Bella Vista – Arkansas
Experience the Bella Vista Bypass before it became part of Interstate 49. Drive north along the old AR-549 route in Northwest Arkansas and see the road as it was in its original two-lane form.
Interstate 49: Alma to Bella Vista – Arkansas
Take a scenic ride through the Boston Mountains and Northwest Arkansas along Interstate 49 from Alma to Bella Vista. Explore forested hills, the Bobby Hopper Tunnel, and the growing metro corridor of Fayetteville, Springdale, Rogers, and Bentonville on this 72-mile drive.
Interstate 71: Louisville – Kentucky
Drive America’s Highways along Interstate 71 through Louisville, Kentucky, from Interstate 265 to downtown’s Spaghetti Junction and Interstate 65. Explore suburban sprawl, riverfront views, and the city’s bustling core on this short but dynamic urban stretch.
AR-88 / OK-1: Talimena National Scenic Byway
Drive 53 miles along the Talimena National Scenic Byway from Mena, Arkansas, to U.S. 271 in Oklahoma, experiencing stunning Ouachita Mountain views, Queen Wilhelmina State Park, and endless scenic vistas.
Interstate 70: Indianapolis to Richmond – Indiana
Drive 75 miles along Interstate 70 from downtown Indianapolis to Richmond, Indiana, exploring urban highways, quiet farmland, and the historic National Road near the Ohio border.
Interstate 57: Mt Vernon to Effingham – Illinois
Take a relaxing drive through central Illinois along Interstate 57 from Mount Vernon to Effingham. Explore peaceful farmland, charming small towns like Salem and Kinmundy, and witness the iconic Cross at the Crossroads in Effingham on this 68-mile highway journey.
Interstate 57: Missouri to Marion – Illinois
Take a scenic ride along Interstate 57 from Missouri to Marion, Illinois. Explore river floodplains, historic towns like Cairo, Giant City State Park, and Southern Illinois’ rolling farmland on this 72-mile highway journey.
Bluegrass Parkway: Lexington to Elizabethtown – Kentucky
Take a peaceful 71-mile drive on Kentucky’s Bluegrass Parkway from Versailles to Elizabethtown, enjoying scenic horse country, rolling farmland, and the charm of Bardstown, the Bourbon Capital of the World.
Interstate 64: West Virginia to Lexington – Kentucky
Follow Interstate 64 from the West Virginia state line to Lexington, Kentucky, on a scenic 110-mile drive through Appalachian hills, Daniel Boone National Forest, and Bluegrass country, connecting small towns and major highways.