Arkansas Highway 16: Higden to Pearson

by Open Road Archive | Jan 12, 2024 | Arkansas State Highways, State Highways

Traveling through the scenic heart of north-central Arkansas, this 12-mile segment of Arkansas Highway 16 offers a winding and wooded drive between the lakeside town of Higden and the rural community of Pearson. Starting just southwest of Higden at the junction with...

Arkansas Highway 337: Higden to Sugar Loaf Use Area

by Open Road Archive | Jan 10, 2024 | Arkansas State Highways, State Highways

Just a short jaunt north from Higden, Arkansas Highway 337 offers a quick but scenic drive into one of the more peaceful corners of Greers Ferry Lake. This 1.5-mile stretch might not look like much on the map, but it delivers exactly what you’d want from a...

Arkansas Highway 92: Bee Branch to Higden

by Open Road Archive | Jan 8, 2024 | Arkansas State Highways, State Highways

Leaving the rolling hills of Bee Branch behind, we embark on a 13-mile journey east along Arkansas Highway 92, a scenic and tranquil stretch of state highway that threads through the rural heart of north-central Arkansas. This segment begins at the junction with U.S....

Arkansas Highway 92: Springfield to Center Ridge

by Open Road Archive | Jan 2, 2024 | Arkansas State Highways, State Highways

Just north of the Arkansas River Valley, in the scenic foothills of the Ozarks, Arkansas Highway 92 offers an easygoing but pleasant drive between Springfield and Center Ridge. This 8-mile segment may not be the longest route we’ve driven, but it’s a great connector...

[Revisited] Arkansas Highway 9: Clinton to Mountain View – Arkansas

by Open Road Archive | Dec 30, 2023 | Arkansas Highway 9, Arkansas State Highways, State Highways

Traveling Arkansas Highway 9 from Clinton to Mountain View is one of those classic Ozark journeys that combines small-town charm, lush forested hills, and a winding, two-lane ribbon of asphalt that feels like it was built with adventure in mind. This 35-mile stretch...