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. Fo...

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...

Travel the Great River Road through Tennessee to find historical and recreational beauty. A portion of the 3,000-mile scenic byway,the Tennessee road by the Mississippi river will take you to a few secluded recreational places in which you can stretch your legs, to say the least. Passing through sev...

This byway's chief appeal is its historic sites. Quite a few homes are on the National Register of Historic Places and some were associated with the Underground Railroad. In addition, the route is built on a greenway that supports a superb recreation trail.

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...

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.