by Open Road Archive | Apr 15, 2024 | Interstate 55, Interstate Highways
Interstate 55 offers a straight shot through the heart of Arkansas’ eastern Delta, connecting the Memphis metro area with the agricultural plains that stretch north to the Missouri state line. This 64-mile stretch between West Memphis and Blytheville might not...
by Open Road Archive | Apr 12, 2024 | U.S. Numbered Highway System, U.S. Route 270
If you’re heading east out of Hot Springs, Arkansas, and want a quick but scenic detour from the interstate, U.S. Route 270 makes for a pleasant and surprisingly diverse 13-mile journey to the city of Malvern. This stretch of highway might be short, but it packs...
by Open Road Archive | Apr 10, 2024 | Arkansas State Highways, State Highways
Arkansas Highway 88 runs a brief but essential stretch through Hot Springs via Higdon Ferry Road, covering just about two miles from its intersection with AR-7 to its connection with the US 270/US 70 bypass. While it may not be a long highway, this segment plays a...
by Open Road Archive | Apr 8, 2024 | Arkansas State Highways, State Highways
Tucked away in the rolling terrain of southwest Arkansas, Arkansas Highway 84 offers a peaceful 22-mile journey from Amity to Bismarck. Though not one of the state’s major highways, this eastbound route brings travelers through scenic foothills, small towns, and...
by Open Road Archive | Apr 4, 2024 | Arkansas State Highways, State Highways
Join us as we travel a short but scenic stretch of Arkansas Highway 8, covering just under 7 miles between Glenwood and Amity in western Arkansas. This peaceful drive showcases the quieter side of the state, where the Ouachita foothills meet rural farmland and old...