There's No Better Place To View Fall Foliage In Oklahoma Than Along The Talimena National Scenic Byway
By Ashley|Published October 23, 2020
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Ashley has lived in Oklahoma for 30 years and is the Oklahoma staff writer for onlyinyourstate.com. When she isn't writing about Oklahoma, she enjoys visiting the beach and exploring new areas.
Enjoy the Fall colors like never before when you travel a short drive to the Talimena National Scenic Byway. Explore the golden valleys of a spectacular byway and discover historic towns along the way. The Talimena Scenic Drive offers you more than 50 miles of the most breathtaking vistas Oklahoma has to offer. Located in Oklahoma’s Southeast corner near the Oklahoma-Arkansas border, this captivating, winding road is an experience you will not soon forget. Below are just a few of the activities and beautiful sites that await you.
The Talimena Scenic drive winds 54-miles along the crest of Rich Mountain and Winding Stair Mountain in the Ouachita National Forest. Taking this drive at this time of year is mesmerizing and unforgettable.
Incredible, gorgeous, and majestic are just some of the adjectives used to describe nature's beauty here. Whether it is a sunrise, sunset, or anywhere in between, you will be happy you made the trip.
If you are interested in staying overnight in the area then skip the hotel and check out Stonehill Cottages. These quaint and cozy cottages are perfect for a weekend getaway.
If you can resist stopping to enjoy the many scenic views and attractions along the way, the route takes only 1 hour and 10 minutes to drive. A leisurely drive, however, can take all day.