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Northwest Arkansas Schools Lead Conservation Project at Bob Kidd Lake
PRAIRIE GROVE, Ark. — Students from seven Northwest Arkansas schools have partnered with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) and the Northwest Arkansas Fish Habitat Alliance to restore native
Arkansas Week Panel Explores Trail Development and Outdoor Transformation in Central Arkansas
Arkansas is in the midst of a trail revolution, and last Friday’s episode of Arkansas
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Northwest Arkansas Schools Lead Conservation Project at Bob Kidd Lake
PRAIRIE GROVE, Ark. — Students from seven Northwest Arkansas schools have partnered with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) and the Northwest Arkansas Fish Habitat Alliance to restore native aquatic vegetation at Bob Kidd Lake, aiming to improve water quality and fish habitats. Student Engagement in Environmental Restoration Participants from Har-Ber High School in Springdale and six Fayetteville schools—John L. Colbert Middle School, Owl Creek Elementary, Vandergriff Elementary, Happy Hollow Elementary, Fayetteville High School, and the ALLPS School of Innovation—cultivated approximately 1,000 pots of American pondweed and 50 delta arrowhead plants in their school greenhouses. “The program has made
Northwest Arkansas Schools Lead Conservation Project at Bob Kidd Lake
PRAIRIE GROVE, Ark. — Students from seven Northwest Arkansas schools have partnered with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) and the Northwest Arkansas Fish Habitat Alliance to restore native aquatic vegetation at Bob Kidd Lake, aiming to improve water quality and fish habitats. Student Engagement in Environmental Restoration Participants from Har-Ber High School in Springdale and six Fayetteville schools—John L. Colbert Middle School, Owl Creek Elementary, Vandergriff Elementary, Happy Hollow Elementary, Fayetteville High School, and the ALLPS School of Innovation—cultivated approximately 1,000 pots of American pondweed and 50 delta arrowhead plants in their school greenhouses. “The program has made
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
Arkansas Week Panel Explores Trail Development and Outdoor Transformation in Central Arkansas
Arkansas is in the midst of a trail revolution, and last Friday’s episode of Arkansas Week on Arkansas PBS showcased the momentum. The panel discussion, hosted by veteran journalist Dawn
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
Arkansas Week Panel Explores Trail Development and Outdoor Transformation in Central Arkansas
Arkansas is in the midst of a trail revolution, and last Friday’s episode of Arkansas Week on Arkansas PBS showcased the momentum. The panel discussion, hosted by veteran journalist Dawn
Climbing
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
Conquer the Cliffs: Arkansas Rock Climbing Hotspots This Spring
As the temperatures rise and the days lengthen, spring is the ideal season to visit Arkansas rock climbing hotspots. From towering sandstone crags to breathtaking bluffs, the Natural State offers
Arkansas to Host First-Ever State Championships for Scholastic Climbing
Student climbers from across Arkansas will gather on February 15, 2025, for the first Arkansas State Championships of the American Scholastic Climbing League (ASCL). Hosted at Climb Bentonville, the competition
Hiking & Backpacking
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.
Tornado Recovery Efforts Continue at Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area
In May 2024, tornadoes caused significant damage across Northwest Arkansas, impacting both personal and public property. Among the hardest-hit areas was Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, located on the south shore
Paddling
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
Paddlers Gear Up for Spring Adventures on Five Arkansas Rivers
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — As spring approaches and water levels rise, paddlers across Arkansas are preparing to hit the state’s top rivers for a season of adventure. From gentle
Arkansas School of Whitewater Paddling Set for May 2025
The Arkansas Canoe Club (ACC) has announced the return of its annual School of Whitewater Paddling, scheduled for May 2-4, 2025, on the Mulberry River. The event aims to educate
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