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Crowley's Ridge Parkway - Arkansas National Scenic Byway |
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Traveling Crowley's Ridge From the Arkansas Delta, one unique ridge rises and runs for miles. Named for the first settler in the area, Crowley's Ridge is a byway that exhibits history and nature. Picturesque and dramatic views along this byway are created by natural plant communities and the rolling topography. Spring and fall find the most dramatic expression in the foliage. Unique Geology Crowley`s Ridge is believed to be a geological formation caused by water, ice, and wind action over a 50-million-year period. The only similar land form is found in Siberia. Now, the Ridge is a forested area with plenty of places to explore.Places Along the Way The ridge is home to five state parks, a national forest, world-class waterfowl hunting, and excellent fishing. With all of these recreational opportunities at your fingertips, you are sure to have a good time. Towns are stopping points for museums, Civil War sites, and old-fashioned country stores.
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Quick Facts |
Length
198 miles
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Time to Allow
Plan for 5 hours to tour this byway.
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Nearby Byways
Great River Road - Arkansas Overlaps this byway from Marianna to Helena
Crowley's Ridge Parkway - Missouri continues this byway into Missouri Crowley's Ridge Parkway contains this byway |
Byway Travel Information
Arkansas Dept. of Parks & Tourism: 501-682-1088
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Byway Travel & Tourism Websites
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The Byway Story |
 | The earliest recorded cemetery in the New World is found in Greene County on Crowley's Ridge. Excavated in 1974, the Sloan Site was both home and burial ground for a small group of Native Americans who lived here approximately 10,500 years ago. Living in ... More... |
 | Culturally, the most notable part of this byway is the historic development of the Delta Blues at Helena. The Delta Cultural Center and the annual King Biscuit Blues Festival keep the legacy ... More... |
 | The Civil War battlefield at Chalk Bluff plays a key role in understanding the historical importance of Crowley's Ridge. A site of significant battles, this area has remained largely undisturbed since Civil War times. The railroad also played a ... More... |
 | The natural intrinsic qualities found along this byway are unique to the Crowley's Ridge geographic formation. Simply stated, this ridge is the only known erosional remnant in North America. This narrow ribbon of land, some 200 miles in length, was ... More... |
 | In terms of recreation, the ridge is home to four state parks, world-class waterfowl hunting, and excellent fishing. Numerous trails and outdoor recreation areas ... More... |
 | The scenic intrinsic qualities of this byway are associated with the natural plant communities found on the ridge, as well as the rolling topography which creates picturesque and dramatic viewsheds. Spring and fall find their most dramatic expressions in ... More... |
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See detailed information about places of interest along or near the byway, in alphabetical order (16 currently in database.)
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See photos & stories about the byway. (5 currently in database.)
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Tour buses find the well-marked route in excellent condition. Most of the tour bus destinations can accomodate multiple coaches. The regional medical facility is located in Joesboro, and each of the eight counties along the ridge maintain hospitals for medical services.
Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities
A recently established commission has been charged with augmenting the existing hiking and biking trail system in their region. The four state parks provide an extensive network of hiking and biking trails.
Travel Information |
Navigation
Driving the Byway
From St. Francis to Paragould
Cross the St. Francis River on U. S. 62 from Campbell, Missouri into St. Francis, Arkansas where the byway begins
Travel south to Piggott.
In Piggott, take U.S. 62 west through the town square.
Then ... [More]
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Special Considerations
The entire length of the route is paved, with the exception of an interesting 11.4 mile stretch of well-maintained gravel road through the St. Francis National Forest. An alternative to the gravel road is Route 1 south of Marianna. Ample fuel and automobile repair services are found along the route.
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Restrictions
No seasonal accessibility limitations are found on the route.
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Suggested Itineraries
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Other Information |
Tolls, Fares, Fees
There are some associated area use fees.
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See people and organizations affiliated with this byway. (71 currently in database.)
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Browse all the collections of photos and stories defined for this byway. (11 currently in database.)
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Designations
Designated as National Scenic Byway by FHWA National Scenic Byways Program (June 9, 1998)
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Credits: Information for Crowley's Ridge Parkway was provided by the 1998 Nominations, Arkansas State Tour Guide 2002, and Arkansas DeltaByways.
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