U.S. Route 49: Lula to Helena – Mississippi/Arkansas

by Open Road Archive | Mar 7, 2024 | U.S. Numbered Highway System, U.S. Route 49

America’s highways are full of short but fascinating stretches, and the 4-mile span of U.S. Route 49 from Lula, Mississippi, to Helena, Arkansas is no exception. Though brief, this river-crossing route connects two historically rich regions and offers travelers a...

Mississippi Highway 14: Rolling Fork

by Open Road Archive | Feb 22, 2024 | Mississippi State Highways, State Highways

Drive America’s Highways for 5 miles west along Mississippi Highway 14 in Rolling Fork. Mississippi Highway 14 offers a brief but revealing glimpse into the Mississippi Delta’s quiet charm as it makes its way westward through Rolling Fork. This five-mile stretch...

U.S. Route 61: Vicksburg to Rolling Fork – Mississippi

by Open Road Archive | Feb 20, 2024 | State Highways, U.S. Route 61

Traveling from Vicksburg to Rolling Fork on U.S. Route 61 takes us on a quiet yet historically rich drive through the heart of the Mississippi Delta. Spanning roughly 43 miles, this stretch of US-61 is steeped in culture, small-town character, and the landscape that...

U.S. Route 80: Tallulah to Delta – Louisiana

by Open Road Archive | Feb 15, 2024 | U.S. Numbered Highway System, U.S. Route 80

Drive America’s Highways for 15 miles east along U.S. Highway 80 from Tallulah to Delta, Louisiana. The segment of U.S. Highway 80 from Tallulah to Delta, Louisiana begins at the intersection with U.S. Route 65 in Tallulah. Initially traveling east on Green St,...

U.S. Route 65: Lake Providence to Tallulah – Louisiana

by Open Road Archive | Feb 13, 2024 | U.S. Numbered Highway System, U.S. Route 65

Traveling the Mississippi River’s western corridor in northeastern Louisiana, U.S. Route 65 offers a rural but historically rich stretch between Lake Providence and Tallulah. This 29-mile drive begins in the town of Lake Providence, a place that once bustled with...