Dissecting 24 miles of the Mark Twain National Forest, the Blue Buck Knob Scenic Byway cuts through wooded lands arrayed with oak and pine. The dense woodlands and streams dotting the landscape perfectly characterize Missouri's Ozark hill country. The forest's arresting views, cozy streams, and de...

Cliff Drive has the distinction of being the only Missouriscenic byway located in an urban area. The corridor passes rightthrough Kansas City, in scenic and historic George E. Kessler Park.The drive is significant for its historic and naturalqualities.Cliff Drive preserves natural features unique to...

This byway in the northeastern part of Kansas celebrates the heritage of Kansas's oldest communities along a rural and unique landscape of a river bluff corridor.

Stretching 23 miles over Missouri's Ozark hill country, the Glade Top Trail weaves along narrow ridge tops above a rolling countryside. The byway's rustic characteristics, delightful scenery, and unhurried pace provide welcome relief from the hustle and bustle of interstate and primary highway trav...

In sheer size and importance, the Mississippi River has few equals. Hundreds of years ago, Native Americans used it for trade and travel, with the Hopewell Indian culture becoming the most advanced society in early North America. The French sent trappers down its banks after coveted beaver fur. F...

The mighty Mississippi was the lifeblood of many Missouri townsfor over a century. The Missouri Great River Road is a route withstories to tell and a history to preserve. Civil War History andthe movement west are just two of the great American stories thatthe byway has to tell.The man who character...

Discover accents of the South on the Little Dixie Highway of the Great River Road, where Victorian Era streetscapes and plantation era mansions give the area a unique southern flair. This touch of the South has earned the region its nickname, "Little Dixie." Here you cannot help but remember the fa...

The Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Route provides an expansive view of the floodplain where the Mississippi, Missouri, and Illinois River join together to flow to the ocean. Rich in historic significance and natural beauty, the junction of these mighty rivers demonstrates both American river cu...

Winding its way across Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois, the Ohio River Scenic Byway tells the story of the great river that has shaped the landscape, people, and economics of the region since its beginning 10,000 years ago, when glaciers diverted existing rivers. The Ohio River has provided sustenance a...

The picturesque drive from Lexington to Napoleon lies beside the Missouri River, and allows its travelers to experience a roadway that has been traveled by people from all walks of life over the years.