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River gateways. Trails through history.
Scenic header: "Boy Carver Statue," sculpted by Robert Amendola in 1960. · NPS Photo · Photo credits
River gateways. Trails through history.

Your next great outing starts here.

Historic places and scenic landscapes connect Missouri with wider American journeys. Pair a town or museum visit with a defined outdoor or byway section.

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Places to picture yourself.

The St. Francis National Forest is the smallest national forest in the country and includes the only upland hardwood forest along Arkansas' Great River Road route.  It also includes the only unpaved section of the route.
Scenic road

Crowley's Ridge Parkway

See a mixture of plant communities and an array of wildlife along Crowley s Ridge. Dramatic views abound along the ridge and hills where wildflowers proliferate throughout spring, summer, and fall. Travel through natural and historical sites such as Chalk Bluff Natural Area, the Civil War battle site, and St. Francis National Forest.

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