(This is a continuation, well, copy, of a Facebook discussion Gary started tonight. )

On Gary's recommendation, I offer what some call "The Arkansas Dragon Run". We would want to do this clockwise, I think.
Ok, first of all, that stretch of 74 from Ponca to Jasper was what I dubbed "The Arkansas Dragon" back in 2015. It is WAY better than even that map implies.
Second, parts of 123 are, indeed, good. But so are parts of 7 down in that area. But the big smiles come on 16.
May I suggest this?