October's arrival means crisp Autumn days and trees showing off vibrant red and gold leaves. Scenic drives are the perfect opportunity to enjoy fall foliage and there are some not far from Texarkana.

Season: Spring through fall. Spring bloom occurs in April and May; fall foliage peaks from mid-October to early November. Built in the late 1960s expressly for grand views, this two-lane highway ...

The queen of Arkansas' picturesque backcountry tours may be the stunning Talimena Scenic Drive across the Ouachita Mountains. The route climbs, dips and twists its way across the mountains for 54 ...

But for one day in 1970, the star attraction wasn’t shades of orange and brown. It was, instead, someone with White House ties. The Talimena National Scenic Byway was dedicated 50 years ago. Luci ...

The Talimena National Scenic Byway in southeastern Oklahoma is 54 miles long and shows great fall foliage. (Michael Ives/Ackerman McQueen) Troy Burleigh got off his motorcycle and took off his helmet ...

East Texans give no shortage of grief to their northerly neighbors, the state of Oklahoma. (I was born an Okie and got here as quickly as I could.) But whether or not they admit it, many East Texans ...

'COUNTLESS AND NAMELESS PEAKS': The 54-mile Talimena Scenic Byway meanders through the Winding Stair Mountains, with more than 20 scenic vistas and a network of trails. Credit: Courtesy Shane ...

Guests can follow a trick-or-treat trail and see marine life in surrounding exhibits. Wear a costume for a chance to win prizes and interact with some of the ocean’s most curious creatures. Admission ...