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Arkansas State Parks Offers Ways to Beat the Heat
With another round of summer heat settling over the state, Arkansas State Parks is reminding visitors to rethink their outdoor plans this week. The agency issued a heat safety notice

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The Arkansas Office of Outdoor Recreation has officially launched the Guide ARK Directory, giving residents
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Arkansas State Parks Offers Ways to Beat the Heat
With another round of summer heat settling over the state, Arkansas State Parks is reminding visitors to rethink their outdoor plans this week. The agency issued a heat safety notice Monday, urging people to adjust hikes, water activities, and other outings as temperatures climb across the Natural State. That doesn’t mean staying home. It means picking the right activity for the conditions, such as hiking earlier in the day, choosing a shorter or shadier trail, getting out on the water, ducking into an air-conditioned visitor center, or finding something else better suited to the heat. Rethinking the Hike Trails that

Arkansas State Parks Offers Ways to Beat the Heat
With another round of summer heat settling over the state, Arkansas State Parks is reminding visitors to rethink their outdoor plans this week. The agency issued a heat safety notice Monday, urging people to adjust hikes, water activities, and other outings as temperatures climb across the Natural State. That doesn’t mean staying home. It means picking the right activity for the conditions, such as hiking earlier in the day, choosing a shorter or shadier trail, getting out on the water, ducking into an air-conditioned visitor center, or finding something else better suited to the heat. Rethinking the Hike Trails that

5 Ways to Spend Labor Day Weekend Outside in Arkansas
From a classic road race and a scenic cycling event to mountain biking, hiking, and one last summer float, Labor Day weekend is a great time to get outside in

Northwest Arkansas Land Trust Protects 66 Acres in War Eagle Creek Watershed
A 66-acre piece of Madison County forest will remain protected from future development under a new conservation agreement announced by the Northwest Arkansas Land Trust. The Northwest Arkansas Land Trust,

5 Ways to Spend Labor Day Weekend Outside in Arkansas
From a classic road race and a scenic cycling event to mountain biking, hiking, and one last summer float, Labor Day weekend is a great time to get outside in

Northwest Arkansas Land Trust Protects 66 Acres in War Eagle Creek Watershed
A 66-acre piece of Madison County forest will remain protected from future development under a new conservation agreement announced by the Northwest Arkansas Land Trust. The Northwest Arkansas Land Trust,
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Arkansas’s First State Park Reaches New Heights with Opening of Nation’s Only State Park Via Ferrata
MORRILTON, Ark., Arkansas outdoor adventure took another major step forward today as Petit Jean State Park officially opened the Petit Jean Via Ferrata, a guided fixed cable climbing experience that

To Hell and Back Again: A Climber’s Tale
Editor’s Note: This story is part of our #ThrowbackThursday series, revisiting memorable adventures from the Arkansas Outside archives. Originally published in 2014, this firsthand account captures Cris Slaymaker’s experience competing

Forest Service Proposes First National Climbing Policy for Federal Lands
For decades, rock climbing on federal lands has been managed through a patchwork of local plans, forest-specific guidance, and agency interpretations of existing laws. Now, the U.S. Forest Service is
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Get Out There: Enjoying Arkansas Summers Without the Itch
Arkansas is a paradise for outdoor lovers in the summer. From the misty peaks of the Ozark Mountains to the forests of the Ouachita National Forest, from the clear waters

How to Protect Your Dog from Summer Heat on Outdoor Adventures in Arkansas
With another scorching Arkansas summer underway, the trails, rivers, and parks of the Natural State are calling. If you are bringing your dog along, a little preparation goes a long

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
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Throwback Thursday: Paddling the Maumelle River and Lake Maumelle: A Peaceful Kayak Adventure Near Little Rock
Originally published in 2012. Updated for 2026. Just a short drive west of Little Rock, the Maumelle River offers one of Central Arkansas’ most peaceful paddling experiences. Flowing into Lake

WOKA Whitewater Park Hosts National Youth Development Camp as Region Eyes Olympic Future
WATTS, Okla. Some of North America’s most promising young paddlers will converge on the Arkansas and Oklahoma border this week as WOKA Whitewater Park, operated by the Grand River Dam

Remmel Dam Recreational Releases Resume Just in Time for the Fourth of July
After weeks of suspended flows during one of the region’s driest stretches in recent memory, paddlers and tubers finally have something to celebrate heading into the holiday weekend: recreational water






















