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Talimena National Scenic Byway
This road offers breathtaking panoramas of the east-west ranges of the Ouachita Mountains. This curving drive winds 54 miles west along the spine of Rich Mountain and Winding Stair Mountain. Between Mena, AR, and Talihina, OK, the drive offers scenic vistas, historical sites, camping, picnicking, hiking, Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Visitor Information Stations, and Robert S. Kerr Memorial Arboretum and Nature Center and Botanical Area.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | The scenic byway is open year-round. The East End Visitor Information Center is closed. Restrooms are open. For information, contact the Mena office at 479-394-2382 |
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| Operational Hours: | Open year round. |
| Rentals & Guides: | Click here for more information and a map. Camino Escenico de Talimena. |
| Area Amenities: | Interpretive Site, Tent camping, Camping trailer, Picnic tables, Toilets, Drinking water, Parking |
| Fees: | No fee. |
| Usage: | Heavy |
| Best Season: | Open year round |
| Busiest Season: | Spring |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
Activities
Scenic Driving
This road offers breathtaking panoramas of the east-west ranges of the Ouachita Mountains. This curving drive winds 54 miles west along the spine of Rich Mountain and Winding Stair Mountain. Between Mena, AR, and Talihina, OK, the drive offers scenic vistas, historical sites, camping, picnicking, hiking, Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Visitor Information Stations, and Robert S. Kerr Memorial Arboretum and Nature Center and Botanical Area.