Take Arkansas 16 from the Washington-Madison county line east through Fallsville, Pettigrew and over to Arkansas 7. From there, travelers can head north on Arkansas 7 toward Jasper. The highway follows a high ridge part of the way to Jasper for majestic, lofty views of the Ozarks hill country. A drive south on Arkansas 7 to Russellville is another scenic route..

From Noel, Mo., head east on Missouri 90 to Jane, Mo., and Interstate 49. Missouri 90 is a twisting, hilly route that is forested most of the way.

The seven-mile tour road through Pea Ridge National Military Park is a fall foliage drive that is enjoyed at a slow, scenic pace. The drive through the battlefield where the Battle of Pea Ridge was fought in 1862 is pretty anytime, but especially in autumn. The loop is mostly hardwood trees. Deer, wild turkey and quail may be seen along the way.

Mark Twain National Forest is nearby in Missouri, northeast of Seligman. Mo. Here travelers can cruise the Sugar Camp National Forest Scenic Byway about eight miles north of Seligman, off Missouri 112, two miles south of Roaring River State Park. A large sign marks the start of the drive. Turn east on the gravel road and follow it eight miles through the national forest to Missouri 86. The route includes a picnic area. From Missouri 86, travelers can drive four miles to Roaring River State Park, or south on Missouri 86 to Table Rock Lake. More southbound driving takes travelers to Eureka Springs.

The byway is basically Arkansas 16 east from Fayetteville to Arkansas 23 at Brashears, then south on Arkansas 23 to Ozark. Pig Trail gets its name from drivers heading to Fayetteville from Little Rock for Razorbacks games.