Welcome
The 54-mile Talimena Scenic Byway spans one of the highest mountain ranges between the Appalachians and the Rockies. One breathtaking panorama follows another as this national forest scenic byway winds along the crests of forested mountains between Mena, AR and Talihina, OK. No matter what your preferred recreational activity is, the byway and the Winding Stair Mountain National Recreation Area are sure to please every visitor.

Attractions
Enjoy a number of historic sites such as Rich Mountain Fire Tower, the highest peak on the Ouachita National Forest, Horse Thief Spring, Old Military Road, and the Choctaw Nation/Stateline Monument.

Visit the Kerr Nature Center and walk one of the self-guided nature trails. Or check out one of the two visitor information stations on each end of the drive, which offer a variety of nature study materials for sell as well as free handouts.

The Winding Stair Mountain National Recreational Area and six other congressionally designated areas in Oklahoma offer the public a full range of recreational and educational opportunities.

Visit the Queen Wilhelmina State Park, operated by the Arkansas Parks and Tourism Department. Guest accommodations include a restaurant, meeting room and hotel.

Visitor Information:West End Visitor Information Station, Talihina, OK. and East End Information Station, Mena, AR.

Picnicking:Rich Mountain, Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Kerr Nature Center, Old Military Road, Horse Thief Spring, State Line Monument, East End Visitor Information Station.

Camping:Winding Stair Campground at Emerald Vista, Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Cedar Lake Recreation Area, Talihina State Park, Billy Creek Recreational Area.

Trails:Ouachita National Recreation Trail, Billy Creek Trail, Cedar Lake Equestrian Trail, Cedar Lake and Old Pine Trails, Horse Thief Springs Trail, Boardstand Trail, Mountain Settler Interpretive Trail, Earthquake Ridge Trail, and Old Military Road Trail.

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The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service is a diverse organization committed to equal opportunity in employment and program delivery. USDA prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political affiliation, and familial status. Persons believing they have been discriminated against should contact the Secretary of Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington,DC 20250, or call 202-720-7327(voice), or 202-720-1127 (TDD).

Ouachita National Forest

P.O. Box 1270
Federal Building
Hot Springs, AR 71902
(501) 321-5307