Where does Talimena Scenic Drive start and end?
Where does Talimena Scenic Drive start and end? 36 of the byway's 54 drivable miles are located in Oklahoma, and the drive stretches from Talihina, Oklahoma to Mena, Arkansas. On maps and GPS, the scenic drive is displayed as OK-1 in Oklahoma and AR-88 in Arkansas.
What cities are near Talimena Scenic Drive?
The Talimena National Scenic Byway is high above our Gateway Cities of Talihina OK, Mena AR, Heavener OK, Poteau OK and just west from Hot Springs AR, south of Fort Smith AR or one hour north from Broken Bow OK; it is a must for all!
Is Oklahoma a scenic?
Oklahoma's Scenic Byways It is joined by three other national scenic byways and four state scenic byways. One of them, the Talimena Scenic Drive offers panoramic views of some of the most breathtaking areas Oklahoma has to offer, including the Ouachita National Forest.
Is Talimena Scenic Drive open?
Area Status: Open This curving drive winds 54 miles west along the spine of Rich Mountain and Winding Stair Mountain.
What is the history of the Talimena Drive?
On June 7, 1970, Lucy Baines Johnson Nugent, Lyndon B. Johnson's daughter, dedicated the highway. As the only Oklahoma highway built specifically for scenic driving, the road followed and connected two truck routes constructed and maintained by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s.
What is the highest point on the Talimena Drive?
Three miles east of the park stands the highest point on the drive, Rich Mountain Fire Tower (2,681 feet). From this vantage, you have fine views of the forested mountains and of the ribbon of road snaking over the ridges.
What are the fall colors in Talimena National Scenic Byway?
This is due in part to the rich reds, yellows, and oranges created by the wide variety of trees here—hickory, ash, red maple, and sweetgum. And kayaking or floating on Broken Bow Lake offers the area's most stunning vantage point of the changing colors.