This scenic byway, comprised of Phillips County Roads 239 and 217, along with Lee County Road 221, is located in the St. Francis National Forest between the cities of Marianna and Helena/West Helena. This winding route is located atop Crowley's Ridge for more than 21 miles and is the designated Great River Road. Look for the green and white pilot wheel markers.
The Great River Road, Arkansas's portion of the Mississippi River Parkway, runs for 363 miles paralleling the Mississippi River in Eastern Arkansas. This scenic highway is composed of these highways: Ark. 82, U.S. 65, Ark. 4, Ark. 1, U.S. 165, Ark. 316, Ark. 318, Ark. 20, Ark. 44
Marianna, AR Scenic BywaysAt just over 20,000 acres, the St. Francis is known for the diversity of its plant and animal life. Bear Creek and Storm Creek Lake Recreation Areas provide camping, picnicking, fishing. Crowley'
Marianna, AR National ForestsNational scenic byway follows the 198-mile length of the Delta's only "highlands;"
Marianna, AR Scenic BywaysDirections: Two miles east of Marianna Site of where the first child of Anglo-Saxon parents was born west of the Mississippi in 1790
Marianna, AR Historic MarkersNational scenic byway follows the 198-mile length of the Delta's only "highlands;" comprised of federal, state and county roa...
Course Access: PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 3 days...
The Great River Road, Arkansas's portion of the Mississippi River Parkway, runs for 363 miles paralleling the Mississippi Riv...
Course Access: PublicHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...
Restored train depot houses exhibit on cotton farming, broom-making factory, early churches, schools and doctors. Art exhibit...