Jay, I'd suggest you head out one Friday, ride over to Paris then up towards Haileyville over to Mena Arkansas then just cruise through the Ozarks. Stay off the four lanes, eat at the local cafes where the waitresses call you "hon", don't get in a hurry, just take a few days and enjoy the ride. Near Mena is the headquarters of the Christian Motorcyclists Association. You can camp there if you are so inclined but they can also steer you to the best riding in the area. The temperatures are best in the spring and fall but the colors are the best in the fall.