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Parent Arrest Highlights Growing Crackdown on Misused E-Motorcycles, What Arkansas Riders Should Know
A recent case reported by Bicycle Retailer and Industry News is drawing national attention and raising new questions about electric two-wheelers, parental responsibility, and where certain machines belong. According to
Arkansas Crystal Mining Proposal Raises Questions About Watersheds, Recreation and the Future of National Forest Management
Arkansas’ national forests could soon feel the effects of major federal policy changes aimed at
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Parent Arrest Highlights Growing Crackdown on Misused E-Motorcycles, What Arkansas Riders Should Know
A recent case reported by Bicycle Retailer and Industry News is drawing national attention and raising new questions about electric two-wheelers, parental responsibility, and where certain machines belong. According to the report, a parent was arrested on child endangerment charges after a crash involving a child riding a high-powered electric motorcycle critically injured another person. The case is part of a growing trend in several states where law enforcement and prosecutors are treating some youth-operated electric vehicles as serious public safety issues rather than harmless bicycles. For Arkansas riders, parents, and trail users, the story offers an important reminder: not
Parent Arrest Highlights Growing Crackdown on Misused E-Motorcycles, What Arkansas Riders Should Know
A recent case reported by Bicycle Retailer and Industry News is drawing national attention and raising new questions about electric two-wheelers, parental responsibility, and where certain machines belong. According to the report, a parent was arrested on child endangerment charges after a crash involving a child riding a high-powered electric motorcycle critically injured another person. The case is part of a growing trend in several states where law enforcement and prosecutors are treating some youth-operated electric vehicles as serious public safety issues rather than harmless bicycles. For Arkansas riders, parents, and trail users, the story offers an important reminder: not
Shady Lake Recreation Area Opens for 2026 Season — Now Taking Reservations
Nine new ADA-accessible campsites and a restored CCC bathhouse headline a freshly upgraded mountain retreat in the Ouachita National Forest. One of the Ouachita National Forest’s most beloved mountain retreats
Bear Aware in Arkansas: How to Avoid Bear Encounters While Hiking and Camping in Bear Country
Arkansas earned the nickname The Bear State long before it became known as The Natural State, and today that nickname once again fits. After black bears were nearly wiped out
Shady Lake Recreation Area Opens for 2026 Season — Now Taking Reservations
Nine new ADA-accessible campsites and a restored CCC bathhouse headline a freshly upgraded mountain retreat in the Ouachita National Forest. One of the Ouachita National Forest’s most beloved mountain retreats
Bear Aware in Arkansas: How to Avoid Bear Encounters While Hiking and Camping in Bear Country
Arkansas earned the nickname The Bear State long before it became known as The Natural State, and today that nickname once again fits. After black bears were nearly wiped out
Climbing
5th Annual Arkansas Climbers Festival Returns to Horseshoe Canyon Ranch in 2026
The 5th Annual Arkansas Climbers Festival returns to Horseshoe Canyon Ranch in Jasper from Friday, March 27, through Sunday, March 29, 2026. This three-day celebration of climbing culture brings together
New Climbing Area at Petit Jean State Park
Petit Jean State Park in Arkansas is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and rich history. Now, this beloved park is adding a new chapter to its legacy: rock climbing. For
For the Love of Climbing: From Rock Bottom to Rock Faces — How Climbing Gave Katie Jo Myers Life
By Sharon Bennett, featuring Katie Jo Myers Climbing is more than just a sport. It is a source of strength, hope, and community for many. In this installment of For the Love
Hiking & Backpacking
Bear Aware in Arkansas: How to Avoid Bear Encounters While Hiking and Camping in Bear Country
Arkansas earned the nickname The Bear State long before it became known as The Natural State, and today that nickname once again fits. After black bears were nearly wiped out
Beginner’s Guide to Backpacking the Ozarks & Ouachitas
Arkansas Outside · Trail & Gear Beginner’s Guide to Backpacking Arkansas Spring in the Ozark & Ouachita Mountains of Arkansas There is a particular kind of morning that belongs only
Backpacking the Eagle Rock Loop: Days Two and Three on the Athens-Big Fork Trail (Part 2)
We slept well our first night on Saline Creek, which meant getting moving in the morning took a little longer than planned. It is actually easier to break camp fast
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Mile Zero Delta Outdoor Festival 2026 | Helena-West Helena, Arkansas
HELENA-WEST HELENA, Ark. — One of the Arkansas Delta’s most ambitious outdoor celebrations returns this weekend as the Mile Zero Delta Outdoor Festival takes over Helena-West Helena from Friday, April
Proposed Whitewater Park on Cedar Creek Promises “Exciting Final Feature” at Petit Jean State Park
A bold new concept circulating among outdoor recreation enthusiasts suggests transforming Cedar Creek at Petit Jean State Park into Arkansas’s most dramatic whitewater park. The proposal would create a series
National Park Service Launches Free Real-Time Float Guide Dashboard for Buffalo National River
The National Park Service has introduced a free interactive dashboard that gives paddlers real-time river flow data for the Buffalo National River, making it easier than ever to plan a
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