Talimena National Scenic Byway Day Trip

📅 Date: Wednesday, October 23
🕖 Departure: 7:00 AM from the MRCC church building
🕕 Return: Approximately 6:00 PM
🍽️ Lunch: At the Queen Wilhelmina Lodge (at your own expense)
🚌 Transportation: Two MRCC 15-passenger vans (limited to 28 passengers total)
📍 Destination: The stunning 54-mile Talimena Drive in southeast Oklahoma, known for its breathtaking autumn foliage

The Talimena National Scenic Byway, a breathtaking 54-mile route in southeast Oklahoma, is known for its spectacular views. Designated by the U.S. Department of Transportation as an official National Scenic Byway, Talimena Drive was built specifically to highlight the area’s beautiful foliage and spans one of the highest mountain ranges between the Appalachians and the Rockies. Nestled in the heart of Oklahoma’s Choctaw Country, view one stunning panorama after another as you travel along crests of forested peaks between Talihina, Oklahoma and Arkansas. Awash in vibrant shades of red and gold, the forested slopes surrounding Talimena Drive make this scenic byway an autumn hot spot and regional crown jewel. Numerous viewpoints and scenic turnoffs along the Talimena Drive provide visitors with spectacular views of the fall color change.