Talimena National Scenic Byway
Scenic drive · Oklahoma
Oklahoma State Highway 1 runs 36 miles along the crest of the Winding Stair and Kiamichi Mountains inside Ouachita National Forest, with more than a dozen overlooks surveying oak-hickory ridgelines that turn deep red and gold each November.
Don’t miss
Peak: November 7–November 11
Color builds from October 25 · mostly bare by December 3
Method: daily ERA5 temperatures drive a photoperiod + chilling phenology model, sampled at Talimena National Scenic Byway’s own coordinates and elevation (741 m) rather than a regional average. Estimates, not promises — check locally before you plan a trip around it.
Talimena National Scenic Byway on the map
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State Fair of Oklahoma
Fall festivalColor nearby peaks November 9
Eleven days of midway, livestock barns and fried everything at OKC Fair Park, September 17 to 27, 2026. The fair traces back to October 5, 1907, and is run by a not-for-profit that calls it one of the premier state fairs in the nation.
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Orr Family Farm
Pumpkin patchColor nearby peaks November 9
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The Hex House
Haunted attractionColor nearby peaks November 9
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Pumpkin patchColor nearby peaks November 9
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Frequently asked
- When does Talimena National Scenic Byway peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for November 7–November 11 (best estimate November 9). Color starts around October 25 and is mostly bare by December 3.
- What is Talimena National Scenic Byway best for?
- Oklahoma's premier fall-color drive.
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