Missouri Route 76: Reeds Spring to Cape Fair

by Open Road Archive | Sep 27, 2022 | Missouri State Highways, State Highways

If you’re looking for a classic Ozarks drive that captures all the charm of southwest Missouri, our 9-mile cruise along Missouri Route 76 from Reeds Spring to Cape Fair delivers. This scenic stretch doesn’t just connect two small towns—it’s packed with rolling hills,...

[Revisited] U.S. Highway 160 – Rueter to Forsyth – Missouri

by Open Road Archive | Sep 20, 2022 | U.S. Numbered Highway System, U.S. Route 160

If you’re looking for a scenic drive through the rolling hills of south-central Missouri, the stretch of U.S. Highway 160 from Rueter to Forsyth delivers plenty of classic Ozarks scenery, a few twisty turns, and a couple of interesting local stops along the way....

Arkansas Highway 7: Lead Hill to Diamond City

by Open Road Archive | Sep 12, 2022 | Arkansas HIghway 7, Arkansas State Highways, State Highways

If you’re looking for a short but memorable drive in northern Arkansas, it doesn’t get much better than the four-mile stretch of Arkansas Highway 7 from Lead Hill up to Diamond City. We begin this trip in Lead Hill, a quiet little town just off AR-14 that’s known as a...

U.S. Highway 62: Eureka Springs to Harrison – Arkansas

by Open Road Archive | Sep 1, 2022 | U.S. Numbered Highway System, U.S. Route 62

If you’re searching for one of the most scenic drives in northwest Arkansas, you can’t go wrong with a journey along U.S. Highway 62 from Eureka Springs to Harrison. This classic Ozarks route covers just over 32 miles, winding through charming small towns,...

[Revisited] U.S. Highway 270: Hot Springs to Crystal Springs

by Open Road Archive | Aug 26, 2022 | U.S. Numbered Highway System, U.S. Route 270

If you’re ready for a drive that blends natural beauty, small-town charm, and some hidden gems along the way, U.S. Highway 270 from Hot Springs to Crystal Springs deserves a spot on your Arkansas road trip list. This 25-mile stretch takes us from the resort city of...