Scenic Drives
Our national forest and grasslands are home to a variety of designated scenic byways along with numerous other very enjoyable drives. These routes have been selected to preserve or enhance the natural, scenic, historical, cultural, recreational or archeological qualities of the byways.
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Beech Creek National Scenic Area & Botanical Area
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The 7,500-acre scenic area is known for its beautiful old beech trees, other middle-aged to mature trees and vegetation. Enjoy 32.5 miles of interconnecting hiking trails through different ecosystems…
Jessieville Winona Fourche Ranger District
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Jessieville/Winona/Fourche Office8607 N Hwy 7PO Box 189Jessieville AR 71949(501) 984-5313Jessieville-Winona-Fourche Ranger District covers approximately 406 thousand acres on the north and east end…
Lake Sylvia Recreation Area
Nestled between scenic pine and oak-clad mountains in the northeast corner of the Ouachita National Forest is Lake Sylvia Recreation Area. The serene 18-acre lake is noted for its swimming and…
Oklahoma Ranger District
The Oklahoma Ranger District consists of about 363,000 acres located on the west side of the Ouachita Mountains in southeastern Oklahoma. The district is split into three areas: the northern unit…
Scenic 7 Byway
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Distinctive mountain scenery continuously surrounds you on this national forest scenic byway located on the Ouachita and Ozark National Forests. The byway is especially noted for its exquisite fall…
Talimena National Scenic Byway
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This road offers breathtaking panoramas of the east-west ranges of the Ouachita Mountains. This curving drive winds 54 miles west along the spine of Rich Mountain and Winding Stair Mountain. Between…