Travel 48 miles across the Arkansas Delta on U.S. Route 49 from Helena–West Helena to Brinkley. Explore farmland, small towns like Marvell, and end at the I-40 crossroads in Brinkley.
⚔️ Delta Detour: Vicksburg & the Lower Mississippi – May 2023
Watch a 2023 Mississippi Delta road trip through Little Rock, Pine Bluff, Vicksburg, Rolling Fork, Greenville, Rosedale, and Helena-West Helena.
This powerful 2023 journey through the Mississippi Delta blends history, heartbreak, and resilience. Starting in Little Rock and traveling through Pine Bluff and Lake Village, the route crosses into Louisiana near Tallulah before reaching historic Vicksburg and its National Battlefield. From there, the drive continues to Rolling Fork, still reeling from a devastating tornado, then up through Greenville and Rosedale. A return through Helena–West Helena brings the trip full circle. A sobering but unforgettable ride through a region shaped by struggle, strength, and story.
Watch videos from the ⚔️ Delta Detour: Vicksburg & the Lower Mississippi – May 2023 trip.
Mississippi Highway 1: Rosedale to Lula
Travel 54 miles through the Mississippi Delta along Mississippi Highway 1 from Rosedale to Lula. Part of the scenic Great River Road, this drive offers rural charm, historic Delta towns, and a deep look into the region’s cultural and agricultural heritage.