Arkansas route stop · Talimena Drive
Queen Wilhelmina State Park
a mountaintop lodge with big views
Featured driveTalimena National Scenic Byway
StateArkansas
Drive length~54 miles
Trip timehalf day
Queen Wilhelmina State Park is one of the places Roamward flags on the Talimena National Scenic Byway because it gives the drive its texture: a mountaintop lodge with big views. Use it as a planned pull-over instead of letting the route become a blur between towns.
How it fits the drive
The Talimena Drive runs Talihina, OK → Mena, AR. A ridgetop run across the Ouachitas.
Nearby route stops
- Winding Stair Mountain — high overlooks over the forest sea (Talimena Drive)
- Mena — the Arkansas end of the byway (Talimena Drive)
Conditions, access, parking, fees, weather, and seasonal closures can change quickly on scenic routes. Check the managing agency or local visitor information before committing to a side stop.
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