Arkansas Scenic Byways

Scenic highway system

Arkansas Scenic Byways

A map of highways in the state of Arkansas

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The Arkansas Scenic Byways Program is a list of highways, mainly state highways, that have been designated by the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ArDOT) as scenic highways. The Arkansas General Assembly designates routes for scenic byway status upon successful nomination. For a highway to be declared scenic, a group interested in preserving the scenic, cultural, recreational, and historic qualities of the route must be created. Mayors of all communities along the route and county judges from each affected county must be included in the organization. Scenic highways are marked with a circular shield in addition to regular route markers.[1]

There are currently 11 scenic routes that have been designated Arkansas state scenic byways. Three of these byways are also National Scenic Byways.

## National scenic byways

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Name  | Image  | Description  | mi  | km  | References

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Crowley's Ridge Parkway |  | Scenic views along Crowley's Ridge, a geological feature rising from the Arkansas Delta creating a different habitat for plant and animal life, including the St. Francis National Forest, and more hospitable spot for early settlement. The Parkway passes through most of the larger towns of the region, with accompanying cultural and historical sites.  | 212.0  | 341.2  | [2]
Great River Road |  |  |  |
Talimena Scenic Drive |  |  |  |

## State byways

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* Scenic Highway 7
* Boston Mountains Scenic Loop
* Interstate 530 Scenic Byway
* Mount Magazine Scenic Byway
* Ozark Highlands Scenic Byway
* Pig Trail Scenic Byway
* Sylamore Scenic Byway
* West–Northwest Scenic Byway

## Gallery

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* Highway 7 in the Ouachita Mountains

* Interstate 49 winds through the Boston Mountains near Winslow as part of the Boston Mountains Scenic Loop

* Crowley's Ridge Parkway and the Great River Road run together in Mississippi River State Park

* Mt. Magazine Scenic Byway

* Ozark Highlands Scenic Byway in Boxley Valley

* Sylamore Scenic Byway near Mountain View

* Talimena Scenic Drive in Queen Wilhelmina State Park

## See also

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* United States portal
* U.S. Roads portal

## References

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1. ^ Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department Scenic Byways Program. Retrieved July 8, 2011.
2. ^ "Crowley's Ridge Parkway". United States Department of Transportation. Retrieved January 8, 2023.

## External links

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* Arkansas Parks and Recreation: Scenic Byways

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