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Watch Your Wake: AGFC Urges Boaters to Respect Others on Arkansas Waterways
The streams are dry and the lakes are full—welcome to summer in Arkansas. On a recent paddling trip to DeGray Lake Resort State Park, our group of kayakers and paddleboarders
How Do I Avoid Heat Stroke While Hiking, Running or Biking in Arkansas?
Smart strategies to stay safe on the trail when the heat index climbs As Arkansas
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Watch Your Wake: AGFC Urges Boaters to Respect Others on Arkansas Waterways
The streams are dry and the lakes are full—welcome to summer in Arkansas. On a recent paddling trip to DeGray Lake Resort State Park, our group of kayakers and paddleboarders hugged the shoreline to avoid fast-moving boat traffic. Even there, large wakes from speeding boats reached us, forcing us to turn into the swells to stay upright. It was a stark reminder that while lake recreation is booming, not all users share the water equally. As boaters crisscross the state’s lakes this season, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is asking everyone to be more mindful of the waves they
Watch Your Wake: AGFC Urges Boaters to Respect Others on Arkansas Waterways
The streams are dry and the lakes are full—welcome to summer in Arkansas. On a recent paddling trip to DeGray Lake Resort State Park, our group of kayakers and paddleboarders hugged the shoreline to avoid fast-moving boat traffic. Even there, large wakes from speeding boats reached us, forcing us to turn into the swells to stay upright. It was a stark reminder that while lake recreation is booming, not all users share the water equally. As boaters crisscross the state’s lakes this season, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is asking everyone to be more mindful of the waves they
Outdoor Recreation Roundtable Unveils Trail Map to Boost Rural Growth Through Outdoor Recreation
WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 10, 2025) — The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) has released a new tool designed to empower rural communities through outdoor recreation. The Trail Map for Rural Development
How Do I Avoid Heat Stroke While Hiking, Running or Biking in Arkansas?
Smart strategies to stay safe on the trail when the heat index climbs As Arkansas settles into the dog days of summer, outdoor enthusiasts continue to hit the trails, rivers,
Outdoor Recreation Roundtable Unveils Trail Map to Boost Rural Growth Through Outdoor Recreation
WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 10, 2025) — The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) has released a new tool designed to empower rural communities through outdoor recreation. The Trail Map for Rural Development
How Do I Avoid Heat Stroke While Hiking, Running or Biking in Arkansas?
Smart strategies to stay safe on the trail when the heat index climbs As Arkansas settles into the dog days of summer, outdoor enthusiasts continue to hit the trails, rivers,
Climbing
Horseshoe Canyon Ranch Unveils E-Mountain Bike Trails, Joins OZ Trails Network
JASPER, Ark. – May 23, 2025 – Horseshoe Canyon Ranch, a renowned rock climbing destination in Arkansas, today announced the official opening of an extensive e-mountain bike trail network and
A Crag of Our Own: Urban Climbing Comes to Life at Big Rock Quarry
Tucked beside the Arkansas River and above the bike lanes of the North Little Rock section of the Arkansas River Trail, a new vertical adventure is drawing climbers to one
Big Rock Quarry Climbing Project Moves Forward: Route Development Begins!
Exciting news for Arkansas climbers! The Big Rock Quarry climbing development is officially underway, with the Arkansas Climbers Coalition (ACC) beginning the route development process in North Little Rock. This
Hiking & Backpacking
Hit the Dirt: Northwest Arkansas’ Best Short Hikes (5-10 Miles)
Lace up your boots and explore the natural beauty of Northwest Arkansas. The region, renowned for its rugged Ozark Mountain terrain, offers a wealth of hiking trails perfect for a
When the Trail Bites Back: Outdoor Mishaps and How to Handle Them
Spending time outdoors in Arkansas is one of life’s greatest pleasures—until things don’t go quite as planned. Whether you’re hiking deep into the backcountry or simply pulling into a state
Pinnacle Mountain State Park Expands Accessibility with Trackchairs
Pinnacle Mountain State Park is taking a major step toward inclusivity by introducing all-terrain Trackchairs. These wheelchairs allow visitors with mobility challenges to explore the park’s trails like never before.
Paddling
Watch Your Wake: AGFC Urges Boaters to Respect Others on Arkansas Waterways
The streams are dry and the lakes are full—welcome to summer in Arkansas. On a recent paddling trip to DeGray Lake Resort State Park, our group of kayakers and paddleboarders
Kayaking the Big Maumelle River: A Scenic Adventure Near Little Rock
Pinnacle Mountain State Park offers some of the most accessible and scenic paddling opportunities in Central Arkansas, and kayaking the Big Maumelle River from the park’s boat launch to the
Tyler Bend Project Pause Hits Start of Peak Season
Searcy County, AR – A significant restoration project aimed at improving the Lower Tyler Bend river access point at the Buffalo National River has been unexpectedly put on hold due
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